Connect to Work Performance Manager

Employment
Permanent
Hours
37
Location
Nottinghamshire
Salary
Grade 8 (£42,589-£47,714). Competitive and negotiable based on experience - pro rata for part-time
Closing Date
Monday 05 January 2026
Interview dates
TBC

The position may close earlier than the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

What are we looking for?  

Are you a passionate performance driven employability professional with experience of: IPS, Work and Health, Restart …if so we want to hear from you. Futures has recently been successful in securing Connect to Work within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire and we are looking for a dynamic leader with a strong employability background to lead the team. 

Operations Manager – Connect to Work Programme

Job Summary:

To lead and manage the delivery of the Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) element of the Connect to Work programme.  Connect to Work is a government-funded supported employment initiative designed to help individuals facing barriers to work access and sustain employment. The Operations Manager will oversee strategic planning, contract management, performance monitoring, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful outcomes in line with contractual requirements.

The key objectives:

To manage and monitor delivery of Future’s Connect to Work Programme in line with contractual requirements.
Contribute to EMCCA’s Economic Growth Strategy through delivery of the programme.
To manager Connect to Work Team Leaders and the deployment of Employment Specialists
To manage and lead on the collection, collation and reporting of contractual information, data, spend and performance.

Why join us?

Be part of a values-led organisation focused on Passion, Making a Difference, and Doing the Right Thing
Our benefits package is competitive - check it out here: www.futuresadvice.org/assets/images/assets/uploads/benefits-sm-graphic-web.png 
Ongoing professional development and CPD
Supportive, inclusive team culture

 

Who Are We?

Please take the time to look at our website to gain more understanding of who we are, and what we do.

Our mission is to be at the forefront of careers advice, skills and support that turns ambition into a successful career and fulfilling life.  At Futures, our company-wide values underpin who we are and what we do, and it’s essential that all colleagues share these.  

  • Have passion
  • Do the right thing
  • Make a difference  

Join our team and help us make a difference to people’s lives. 

Job Description

Supporting information


Disability Confident  

As a Disability Confident employer, we undertake to interview disabled people who meet the minimum essential criteria as detailed on the person specification. If you have a disability, please make this known in your application. 

Safeguarding  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo both a DBS (level relevant to the role) and Vero Social Media check at the point of offer.

 

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  • Why you are interested in the role
  • Relevant experience you bring
  • Key skills and strengths that support your application 

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