Employability and Skills Manager
Reports to Head of Programmes
Deadline: Sunday 21st June
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Employability and Skills Manager will lead the strategic development, delivery and growth of all employability, skills and training programmes across the Trust. This includes direct line management of the Think Big programme and responsibility for ensuring high‑quality, impactful provision for young people and adults across Nottinghamshire. The postholder will drive partnerships, secure new opportunities, oversee curriculum development, and ensure programmes meet organisational KPIs, funding requirements and community needs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead a multi-year employability and skills strategy for the Trust
Manage all programmes including Think Big, adult training and NEET provision
Develop partnerships with local employers for work experience, mentoring and job opportunities
Oversee curriculum design and quality assurance across all delivery
Line manage the employability and skills team, coaching and developing staff
Deliver engaging workshops to young people on matchdays at the City Ground
Produce impact reports for internal and external stakeholders to drive improvement and support funding bids
Collaborate with marketing to create case studies, video and media content
Uphold safeguarding standards and NFCT policies at all times
You have a genuine passion for STEAM and sport, combined with a natural commitment to the development of young people and adults. A strong planner, organiser, evaluator, relationship-builder and communicator, you manage a team with purpose, working together to ensure high-quality, engaging content centred on sport and technology, and ensuring every participant moves forward.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Enhanced DBS, right-to-work and reference checks required
All role-specific NFCT mandatory safeguarding checks must be completed
Willingness to work evenings, weekends and public holidays
Driving licence and access to own vehicle preferred
NFCT is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Comprehensive Healthcare Plan: Fully funded Simply Health subscription offering virtual GP access and cash-back on dental, optical, physiotherapy, scans, and prescriptions.
Mental Health & Advice Support: 24/7 access to mental health support, in-person counselling, and free guidance on financial wellbeing, addiction, and health.
Family & Lifestyle Discounts: Ability to add children to your health plan, plus exclusive discounts on gyms, women's health care, and home health testing.
GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
Annual Leave: 30 days of annual leave (including UK bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time staff.
Extra Time Off: Additional gifted days off over the Christmas period, plus additional leave to reward long service.
FINANCIAL, PENSION & CAREER GROWTH
Financial Security: Workplace pension scheme with employer contributions and a life assurance policy for peace of mind.
Professional Development: Continuous professional development (CPD) aligned with industry bodies, alongside robust internal and external learning opportunities.
CLUB PERKS & LOCATION
Match Tickets & Discounts: Access to complimentary match tickets when assisting with matchday duties, plus a 30% discount off full price items at the Nottingham Forest Megastore.
Kit & Tech Provided: Free official Nottingham Forest training kit, along with role-essential work equipment like laptops and phones.
Prime Location & Parking: Free on-site parking at the iconic City Ground stadium, situated in a scenic riverside setting close to local amenities and excellent transport links.
Social Events: Regular team get-togethers, including fully catered Summer and Christmas staff events.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN CULTURE
DISABILITY CONFIDENT COMMITTED EMPLOYER
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.
If you are likely to meet the definition of being a "disabled person" according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment selections.
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Nottingham Forest Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital / civil partnership status, pregnancy / maternity leave, race, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Nottingham Forest Community Trust are committed to developing policies to promote equal opportunities and diversity within our workforce. To monitor our progress against these commitments, we require all applicants to provide accurate diversity data during the application process.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
As part of the Community Trust's commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant may be required to undergo a Disclosure Barring Service (“DBS”) check or an enhanced DBS check. The results of a DBS check will be considered on an individual basis, and the Community Trust will act in a proportionate manner when deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.
An FA Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for all relevant new appointments to the Community Trust. Individuals will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands, warnings or bind-overs that may have been incurred. The Community Trust reserves the right to carry out risk assessments where content has been disclosed on a DBS disclosure if it feels that it is relevant to the job requirements. Failure to satisfy the Community Trust and the PL's safeguarding requirements may lead to the job offer being withdrawn or, if they have already started employment, summary termination of the employment.
