Come and make a difference at Karbon as Employment and Skills Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Employment and Skills Manager to join Karbon and lead our dynamic team, driving forward our mission to support customers into meaningful employment, training, and personal development.

About the role

As the Employment and Skills Manager, you will lead the delivery of Karbon’s employability and skills services, managing a dedicated team and work closely with a wide range of partners. You will play a key role in shaping and implementing innovative programmes that support our customers to build confidence, gain skills, and access sustainable employment opportunities.

This is a hands-on management role, where you’ll be responsible for service development, performance management, and partnership engagement. You’ll also contribute to Karbon’s wider community investment and social impact goals, ensuring our work aligns with the organisation’s values and priorities.

About you

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in managing employment and skills programmes or similar community-focused services.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a high-performing team.
• A track record of building effective partnerships with external organisations and stakeholders.
• A passion for social impact and a commitment to supporting people to achieve their potential.

About our team

You’ll be joining a supportive and forward-thinking team that’s committed to making a real difference in people’s lives. The Employment and Skills team is part of Karbon’s wider Customer and Community Engagement Directorate, working collaboratively across the organisation and with external partners to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please contact Philip Pollard at philip.pollard@karbonhomes.co.uk or 07736 977 928.

Key Information

It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Role: Employment and Skills Manager
• Salary: £51,669 per annum, plus a Karbon car payment of £2,317 per annum
• Location: Stanley and Gosforth, with agile working
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they’re applying for.

The role you're applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) must submit an enhanced disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

 

 

 

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Sunday 3 August 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Late August / Early September

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact recruitment@karbonhomes.co.uk