Employment Specialist
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
 
Make a Real Difference. Change Lives. Build Careers.
Our client is looking for a passionate, motivated, and people-focused Employment Specialist to join their growing team in Basingstoke.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on helping others achieve their goals and is committed to supporting individuals with health conditions, learning disabilities, and other barriers to employment into meaningful and sustainable work.
As an Employment Specialist, you’ll work closely with individuals to understand their aspirations, build their confidence, and provide tailored support that empowers them to move closer to the job market and ultimately secure long-term employment.
Every day is different. You’ll engage with participants, employers, support services, and community partners, creating life-changing opportunities that positively impact both individuals and the wider community.
If you’re passionate about supporting people, enjoy building employer relationships, and want a rewarding career where your work genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.
 
What’s in it for You?
25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day Off
2 Paid Volunteer Days per year
5% Employer Pension Contribution
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Assurance (3x Salary)
Annual Salary Reviews
Refer-a-Friend Bonus Scheme
Access to Benefit Hub, offering:

• Retail discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health & wellbeing benefits

The opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community
 
The Role
As an Employment Specialist, you will manage a diverse caseload of participants, providing personalised support to help them overcome barriers and progress into sustainable employment.
You’ll take the time to understand each individual’s needs, strengths, and ambitions, creating tailored action plans and connecting them with the right opportunities, support services, and employers.
A key part of the role will involve developing strong relationships with local employers, identifying suitable vacancies, and supporting participants throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of participants, delivering tailored employment support.
• Complete initial assessments and develop personalised action plans.
• Support individuals to overcome personal, social, and employment-related barriers.
• Deliver employability coaching, CV support, interview preparation, and job-search activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Match participants to suitable vacancies and support successful job placements.
• Provide ongoing in-work support to help individuals sustain employment.
• Work collaboratively with referral agencies, health services, support providers, and community organisations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and data protection requirements.
• Meet and exceed performance, quality, and customer service targets.
• Promote a positive and inclusive experience for all participants.

 
About You
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about helping others and has the drive to achieve positive outcomes.
 
Essential Requirements

• Experience working within a target-driven environment.
• Experience delivering services against performance and quality standards.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 and digital systems.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience within employability, welfare-to-work, recruitment, careers advice, supported employment, education, or skills sectors.
• Knowledge of the Southampton and surrounding labour market.
• Experience providing information, advice, guidance, or coaching support.
• Understanding of supporting individuals with health conditions, disabilities, or complex barriers.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

 
Why Apply?
This isn’t just another employment support role.
It’s an opportunity to become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through employment. Every placement you secure, every confidence barrier you help someone overcome, and every goal you help achieve has a lasting impact.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your work truly changes lives while offering excellent benefits, career development opportunities, and job satisfaction, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in a career that makes a difference every single day.