Job Description

Vacancy Name

Employment & Progressions Manager

Vacancy No

VN5236

Location City

London

Location Postal Code

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours per week

37.50

Working Days & Times

Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Salary Minimum Pounds

38000

Salary Maximum Pounds

45000

Description

Learning Curve Group are a national training and education specialist we work with further education providers, employers, and learners to help them achieve success. We have strong values which are all centred around our learners - and that is how we believe it should be, as we impact on over 100,000 of them every year. Our 'Purple People', the dedicated and passionate people of LCG, help us to deliver success no matter what, to achieve our vision to 'transform lives through learning'.




We deliver a range of contracts funded by the Greater London Authority, designed to help London residents secure sustainable, high-quality employment. A key contractual target is ensuring that at least 60% of clients achieve a "good job" outcome, defined as employment at or above the London Living Wage, with secure and sustainable terms. This role will take full ownership of the employment and progression elements of our GLA contracts, ensuring we exceed outcome targets and provide clear evidence to the funder.

Role Information

The Employment & Progression Manager will be LCG's visible lead for job outcomes in London. The role will involve building strong networks with employers, attending and representing LCG at partnership meetings, engaging with learners, and ensuring all outcome evidence is collected and reported accurately. The postholder will also work closely with internal teams, including our academies, flexible learning, and data teams, to ensure learners are supported into "good jobs" or progression opportunities such as promotions and pay rises.

DUTIES

Build and maintain relationships with London-based employers to generate high-quality job opportunities for learners. Attend and represent LCG at local partnership meetings (e.g., West London Partnership, South London Partnership) and GLA job outcome forums. Engage with job fairs, employer networking events, and recruitment drives across London. Work with LCG's academies and flexible learning teams to connect learners with suitable vacancies. Liaise with the Data Team to track candidate progress via Careers Pro and Destination Pro systems. Update Learner Management Systems such as ProMonitor with regular feedback on learner's progress. Ensure that you are an advocate for the Careers Related Learning Programmes within your region. Ensure all job outcomes meet GLA definitions and contractual requirements. Ensure that contractual employment and progression targets are met for your regions. Support in-work learners to secure promotions and wage increases. Collect and verify evidence of outcomes for compliance and funding claims. Produce regular progress reports for both internal and external stakeholders. Share employer engagement best practice across LCG. Deal promptly, efficiently, and professionally with client and colleague requests. Contribute to overall business activity, including networking events and conferences.

Conduct your role in line with the company values and expected behaviours

Promote equal opportunities and recognition of diversity throughout the company

Comply with the Safeguarding, Prevent and Health and Safety Policies and be vigilant to potential concerns and risks at all times

Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

Provide learners, customers and colleagues with support, advice guidance as part of your everyday role




If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on 01388 777129 or Workforus@Learningcurvegroup.co.uk

Working Flexibly

If the working hours, days or times don't quite meet your needs please contact us to see if we can accommodate working flexibly.

Essentia Criteria

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Proven experience in employer engagement and recruitment Understanding of "good job" principles and London Living Wage requirements. Track record of achieving employment outcome targets in funded programmes Excellent networking and stakeholder relationship management skills. Strong organisational and data management skills Confident public speaker able to represent LCG at external events.

Desirable

Knowledge of GLA-funded programmes. Experience with careers and destination tracking systems. Established employer network in London.

Why work for Learning Curve group?

There are many reasons that make Learning Curve Group a fantastic place to work!



Although we have some great benefits, we know that one of our biggest perks is the incredible People & Culture we have been lucky enough to create. Don't just take our word for it though, you can hear from some of our Purple People here:



In addition to working for a company that has been listed as the top 100 companies to work for, for the last fives years you'll have access to below benefits:
26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays Buy & Sell an additional 5 days each year Length of service annual leave increments starting at 2 years Healthcare Scheme Home & Tech schemes Enhanced Family Leave Paid Volunteer day each year Early Finish Fridays on the last Friday of every month Student / Teacher Discount Uniform

HEAD OFFICE PERKS

We wish we could provide these to all, but as a national company its not always possible. However these perks are available to all staff when they attend our incredible Head Office space.
Electric Car charging points Free fruit, Coffee and Tea Onsite Shower Prayer room on request or list of nearest available places of worship

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

You're unique - and we love that about you. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.



Don't just take our word for it though! Our commitment to a number of covenants and pledges will show you just how serious we are about equal opportunities for all.

Halo Code

Learning Curve Group stand against hair discrimination in the workplace and champion the right for our Purple People to embrace Afro-Hairstyles including including, but not limited to, afros, locs, twists, braids, cornrows, fades, hair straightened through the application of heat or chemicals, weaves, wigs, headscarves, and wraps.

Disability Confident Leader

Disability Confident Leader status is the highest level of the scheme. It is awarded to organisations that act as champions for the rights of disabled people within their networks and who lead the way to help other businesses to become disability confident. At LCG we understand the need to remove barriers to create a level playing field. That's why if you require any reasonable adjustments to the interview and/or workplace, we welcome a discussion.

Armed Forces Covenant Gold

12% of our entire workforce are veterans of the armed forces and as such as its only right we show our support by pledging to the Armed Forces Covenant. It is a promise to those who serve or who have served, and their families, which says we will do all we can to ensure they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in their day-to-day lives. As part of this promise, Reservists will receive an additional 10 days paid leave to attend training.
Domestic Abuse Covenant Care Leaver Covenant Working Chance Ban the box

Recruitment Checks

Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK. For this role, we will also carry out adverse media checks and also need to carry out a DBS check and will ask information related to previous convictions if you are shortlisted for interview.




Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).




Please be assured that a previous conviction does not automatically rule you out of a role, unless you are barred from working with children or adults. We will follow our risk assessment process to understand age of, context and relevance to the conviction(s).

Education Level

Vocational

Level of Vocational Experience

3 years

Applications Close Date

30 Sep 2025