Employment & Training Manager

Reports to: Partnership Lead
Location: North of England
Salary: £52,000
Date applications close: TBC
Date of Assessment Centre: 6 January 2025
Date of Interview: 13 January 2025
Expected Start Date: March 2025

Do you want to work for a business that does more than just talk about corporate citizenship and making a difference?

At Procure Plus we are driven by a purpose, to find out more simply read on.

We provide cost-effective, high-quality procurement solutions for social housing landlords and other public sector bodies.  We win work by being the best and invest our hard-earned surplus into our core commitment of creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals who have been traditionally left on the sidelines. This amounts to several hundred people having the dignity of the work, that they seek and deserve.

But we’re also more than just work ourselves; we’re all about our people. Our culture is apparent in all that we do, and we are committed to providing an environment where our team can grow, be themselves, and flourish, both professionally and personally. Please click on this Culture Film link to Hear what our colleagues have to say about working for Procure Plus.

Social Value is at the heart of everything we do and we deliver extraordinary results, supporting people through training into life enhancing employment.  Last year 700+ people were employed, and 90% sustained beyond 6 months.  We strive to make a difference and support those with barriers to work and within the construction industry, this includes working with women who want a trade through our work programme, Women and Manual Trades (WaMT). Initially to support this work, we are recruiting for a Training and Employment Manager to join us working across the North of England. You will have an opportunity to work alongside a dedicated and talented team, build on the achievement of WaMT and take it to the next level. Click HERE to read one of our Paid Placement Projects.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to create a network of willing construction employers and links with other interest groups to share knowledge and promote success.  Working with colleges, training providers and their female students for “on the tools” trade roles to create more and new pathways for women these jobs thus creating a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

You will bring to the team a willingness to learn and share best practise from your experience so far.  You will be a problem solver and a team player who can work efficiently without close supervision and be self-organised on a day-to-day basis to ensure that you are creating opportunities and meeting the targets agreed. You will a strong networker who will gain access to decision makers and be persuasive and persistent.

You should understand the personal barriers that women face if they are choosing a trade role and how they can be supported. Have experience of being successful in breaking down barriers and prejudice in male dominated professions and the ability to change perceptions. Be aware of construction training and how this is delivered.

We’re dedicated professionals who believe work should be enjoyed, not endured.  We offer flexibility wherever we can, because we understand you also have a life outside of work. Our work environment is relaxed and friendly, diverse and inclusive, somewhere you will feel valued and respected.

Regardless of your role, we reward ability, performance, and a positive attitude with a comprehensive package that caters to your needs. Our package includes a company bonus, a generous holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays for full-time employees, increasing to 30 over time), healthcare coverage, a pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%, life assurance, salary sacrifice schemes, and free parking.

Procure Plus is experiencing an exciting time of growth as we expand our services and reach a broader audience nationwide. If you think you’re a fit for us, apply here with your CV and a note explaining why you want to join us. We can’t wait to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be based at our offices in Old Trafford, Manchester and we currently adopt a hybrid work model where appropriate.

If you would like to know more about the role by way of an informal chat, then please call our office on 0303 030 0030 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

We do not recruit via agencies.