Do you pride yourself on your ability to lead and motivate a team?

Do you possess great people management skills and a passion for driving performance?

Consider the role of a Business Manager at Reed in Partnership !

We are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities. Reed in Partnership is a public service provider specialising in skills training for the long-term unemployed, increasing employment opportunities by working with employers and providing youth services. 

What the job is about

Working on one of our employability contracts, you will get to see a real, tangible difference in the participants on the programme.

Your daily responsibilities would include:

  • Leading and motivating a team of advisors and trainers
  • Implementing strategies aimed at upskilling your local community members and overcoming barriers to employment
  • Performance management, identifying skills gaps, mentoring and coaching staff
  • Adherence to Key performance indicators
  • Maintaining productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Managing Profit and Loss reports and monthly financial forecasting
  • What’s in it for you?

    Alongside a generous base salary, you will have the freedom to run your branch independently, access our wider career development framework and payment progression plans. With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

    Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience in sales management and delivery output
  • Track record of working and achieving targets (at least 1 year experience)
  • Experience in people management including training and coaching
  • Strong administration and IT skills
  • Assertiveness, Resilience and good Decision making skills
  • A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma in combination withGCSE English LanguageGrade B or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). If you do not possess this level of qualification you will be required to achieve a Level 2 in a Literacy Assessment conducted at interview stage.
  • Desirable Skills & Experience:

  • Interest in people and willingness to learn.
  • Knowledge of welfare/benefits system.
  • Degree or relevant qualification. Degree topics may include; psychology, sociology, social care/science. Relevant qualifications would include Information Advice and Guidance NVQs, Brokerage Standard, Social Work qualifications or qualifications relating to welfare to work.