Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.
Job DescriptionEmployer Engagement Consultant
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Location: Lewisham
Ingeus are looking for a results and relationship driven Employer Engagement Consultant to join our Employment Services team.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for establishing sustainable employment opportunities for our participants.
You’ll be joining a team that lives our values of take pride, do the right thing, believe in everyone, care and respect and own it guiding how we support participants, employer partners and each other.
In this role, you will:
- Develop and manage relationships with local employers to generate job opportunities
- Proactively identify leads through networking and market engagement
- Partner with Employment Advisors to prepare our participants for the labour market and align them with employer needs
- Deliver post-placement support to employers to ensure long-term employment success
- Collaborate with internal teams to support participants at risk and improve retention outcomes
- Work to KPIs and performance targets in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment
As our Employer Engagement Consultant you will have:
- A strong understanding of local labour market trends, employer needs and recruitment practices.
- Experience in employer engagement, account management, recruitment, business development or employability services.
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to engage confidently with employers, stakeholders and community partners.
- Experience of working in a sales/target driven environment.
- Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
- The ability to identify opportunities and convert employer engagement into sustainable employment outcomes.
At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package;
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to trade for additional leave.
- EAP Support programme available 24/7, including 6 free counselling sessions.
- Private medical insurance and life assurance.
- Up to 2 days of Community Giving (volunteering) each year to support a cause that matters to you.
- Eyecare vouchers to help with glasses or eye care.
- Online Shopping discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme and travel season ticket loan.
- Long service awards to celebrate your commitment.
- Salary Finance offering financial education and advice.
- The opportunity to purchase extra benefits like critical illness cover and dental insurance.
About us
Ingeus, governments, employers, and local partners design and deliver services to solve complex challenges caused by social and technological change. Our services improve opportunities and help create strong societies in which people have the independence, knowledge, and know-how to thrive.
We’re purpose-led, passionate and proud to work with customers and communities to drive social change.
At Ingeus, our culture is built on the principle of treating everyone with dignity, ensuring that every individual is comfortable, confident and recognised for the value of their contributions.
We are always keen to learn what neurodiverse colleagues can offer to our contracts, to assist with this we offer a full breakdown of our application, screening and interview process please get in touch via email at [email protected].
Please note, the advert may end early if we receive sufficient applications.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of local labour market trends, employer needs, and recruitment practices
- Experience in employer engagement, account management, recruitment, business development, or employability services
- Excellent networking and relationship-building skills
- Ability to engage confidently with employers, stakeholders, and community partners
- Experience working in a sales or target-driven environment
- Strong communication, presentation, and influencing skills
- Ability to identify opportunities and convert employer engagement into sustainable employment outcomes
Ingeus UK Limited (commonly branded as Ingeus) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health support is described as a standout area, with private health insurance, occupational health, counselling, digital GP access, and mental‑health resources highlighted. Feedback suggests these provisions create a comprehensive wellbeing offering that exceeds a basic package.
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Flexible Benefits — Employees can select optional add‑ons such as dental insurance, critical‑illness cover and discounted gym membership. Feedback suggests a points‑based or flexible scheme increases access to a broader range of perks.
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Parental & Family Support — Enhanced maternity and paternity leave and life assurance are cited as part of the package. Feedback suggests these policies strengthen the overall family‑support proposition.
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What We Do
Ingeus is a human services provider that helps people, businesses and communities thrive through employment, skills, health and wellbeing services. It partners with governments, employers and local organisations to design and deliver programmes that improve opportunity, independence and social outcomes. In the UK, its work also spans justice, youth services and Health Assessment Advisory Service assessments for the Department for Work and Pensions.
