Inclusive Employment Team Manager

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Inclusive Employment Team Manager
• Job Location: Shire Hall, Block 4, 1st Floor
• Salary: £49,817 - £53,051 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Duration: Until March 2029
• Closing Date: 05/10/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14913 This post is not open to job share

Help people improve their health, find good work, and thrive. About the Team & Role We're looking for an experienced and motivated leader to manage the delivery of WorkWell, an innovative health and employment programme helping people with health conditions and disabilities overcome barriers to work. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile service that brings together health, employment, community and voluntary sector partners to support people to stay in work, return to work, or move closer to employment. As WorkWell Delivery Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team, drive performance and quality, build strong partnerships across Gloucestershire, and ensure residents receive person-centred support that makes a real difference to their lives. About you We're looking for someone who can:

• Lead and inspire teams to deliver excellent outcomes
• Build strong relationships across health, local government, VCSE and employment sectors
• Manage contracts, performance and resources effectively
• Use data and insight to drive continuous improvement
• Champion inclusion, innovation and collaborative working

This role would suit someone with experience in employment, health, public service, social care or programme delivery who is passionate about improving outcomes for people facing barriers to work. If you're an ambitious leader who wants to shape a service that changes lives, we'd love to hear from you. About us

• Flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
• An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
• Career development and qualification opportunities
• Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• An in-house Occupational Health service
• Employee discount scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

How to apply If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” If you would like more information about this role, please contact Helen.Chu@gloucestershire.gov.uk Closing date: 05/10/2026 Interview date: 15/10/26

Additional Information

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Job Profile-Inclusive Employment Team Manager

Due to the number of applications we received, we are unable to provide feedback at shortlisting stage and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a DBS check

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.