Sector Vacancies

Welcome to the IEP Sector Vacancies page – your central hub for the latest job opportunities across the employability and skills sector.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner looking to take the next step in your career or new to the field and seeking your first role, this page is regularly updated with vacancies from trusted employers committed to making a difference. We work with partners across the UK and internationally to bring you roles that support people into work, education, and training. Explore the listings below and find your next opportunity to make an impact.
Sheffield Council  are looking for 2 new job coaches to join their brilliant Connect to Work team. If you have experience of supporting people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities into employment and want to help people of Sheffield achieve their goals then have a closer look.

If you'd like to discuss things further contact Peter Slack on 07785 972990 or peter.slack@sheffield.gov.uk

Salary: £38,220 to £41,771

Type: Fixed Term until 31/03/2029

Hours: 37 hours


Operations Manager – Bristol (Hybrid Working) – Marmalade Trust 

Job Description: We’re looking for a highly organised and collaborative Operations Manager to join our small but ambitious team. This role is central to ensuring Marmalade Trust operates efficiently, sustainably, and effectively, combining operational leadership with oversight of governance, HR, resources, and project delivery.


Location: Bristol (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £35,000 per annum (pro rata for 0.6 FTE Part Time)

How to apply: Send your CV /Application to – tarafisher@marmaladetrust.org

Download the Job Description & How To Apply (pdf)

Employer Engagement Manager – Flexible (Birmingham, Manchester, London) – Breaking Barriers

Role Details: The Employer Engagement Manager (EEM) will play a critical role in ensuring refugees supported by Breaking Barriers access meaningful, opportunities that align with client needs and labour market demand. The postholder will lead employer outreach and partnership building in priority sectors and embed consistent systems and processes that make employer engagement coordinated and impactful across the organisation. 

Salary Information: £38,000-£41,000 (£39,000-£42,000 in London)

How to apply: Link to the application and information pack:  https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/breaking-barriers/employer-engagement-manager/1039225?jobTitle=view&tsId=8

Closing Date: Tuesday, 28th October 11:30 pm

Employment Coach – Northampton – AKG

As an Employment Coach, you will be supporting individuals to progress into their chosen career paths by providing advice, support and guidance by use of assessments and implementing tailored support plans, which would need to be smart, tailored to individual needs.

Salary: £31,000.00 (Full Time)

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=409d303e-9b69-40f2-bde9-32158dd4c161

Closing date: 26 October 2025

Employment Coach – Stratford Upon Avon – AKG

As an Employment Coach, you will be supporting individuals to progress into their chosen career paths by providing advice, support and guidance by use of assessments and implementing tailored support plans, which would need to be smart, tailored to individual needs.

Salary: £31,000.00 (Full Time)

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=589c03fa-ee1e-45b3-a230-283cdb6f47a0

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Employment Coach – Bedford – AKG

As an Employment Coach, you will be supporting individuals to progress into their chosen career paths by providing advice, support and guidance by use of assessments and implementing tailored support plans, which would need to be smart, tailored to individual needs.

Salary: £31,000.00 (Full Time)

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=62893cee-ee96-4807-917f-3b1d2953ef5c

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Customer Support Host – Lincoln – AKG

Our Customer Support Hosts will play a pivotal role in ensuring every participant (customer) who comes into our office has a good experience of our services.  Your job is to deliver exceptional customer service. You will make sure that a friendly, welcoming face is the first thing our participants see when they walk through our door and that they are comfortable for the duration of their stay.

Salary: £23,234.00

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=469e48fd-3b7d-49c5-89b2-97d5732becc8

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Employment Coach – Luton – AKG

As an Employment Coach, you will be supporting individuals to progress into their chosen career paths by providing advice, support and guidance by use of assessments and implementing tailored support plans, which would need to be smart, tailored to individual needs.

Salary: £31,000.00 Fulltime

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=f069ae75-16e7-4189-ba5e-df0760dbb9a1

Closing date: 31 October 2025

Employment Coach – Northampton – AKG

As an Employment Coach, you will be supporting individuals to progress into their chosen career paths by providing advice, support and guidance by use of assessments and implementing tailored support plans, which would need to be smart, tailored to individual needs.

Salary: £31,000.00

Call to Action: https://akguk.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=5ad4c4fc-40b9-4d84-a0f5-f20de2b497ed

Closing date: 30 November 2025