In this role, you will be responsible for supporting service leavers, those being medically discharged, veterans, and spouses within our Corps family. Your duties will include conducting one-on-one career consultations, developing personalised career plans, and facilitating connections with potential employers and educational institutions. You will also provide ongoing support to ensure successful transitions into civilian employment.
Additionally, you will collaborate with various stakeholders, including military units, external organisations, and training providers, to create a robust network of opportunities for our beneficiaries. Your proactive approach and commitment to continuous improvement will be essential in driving the success of our employment and education initiatives.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of those who have served and their families, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills, we would love to hear from you.
Operational Support and Guidance
- Assist beneficiaries in identifying suitable career paths and setting realistic employment goals. Provide expert advice to manage their expectations effectively.
- Offer comprehensive support with CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation to enhance beneficiaries’ employability.
- Conduct regular check-ins at 3, 6, 9, and 12-month intervals with beneficiaries and employers to monitor progress and address any issues.
- Facilitate grant requests and processing, ensuring beneficiaries receive the necessary financial support with our guidelines.
Employment Engagement
- Manage the Employment and Education team jobs board, submitting all adverts in standardised format. Sourcing appropriate opportunities through our network
- Promote the benefits of hiring veterans and service leavers to potential employers. Working alongside the Employers Recognition Scheme and Armed Forces Covenant delivery
- Organise and manage the Employment & Education teams events page with up-to-date networking events, jobs fairs and insight days.
Program support
- Work alongside our Head of Employment and Education to support workshops and training sessions.
- Work with the Employment & Education team to continuously improve the employment support currently available and develop new transition initiatives.
- Create and maintain accurate records on all platforms for candidates and contacts in line with current GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) legislation
- Produce accurate data for external reporting
Collaboration and Networking
- Collaborate with other team members and external partners to provide holistic support to beneficiaries.
- Act as a liaison between beneficiaries, charity partners, employers, and stakeholders.
- Support the wider charity when needed in events and weekend support. Time off in lieu will be given
Skills and Attributes
- Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a charitable or military support organisation.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of individuals.
- Working knowledge of the civilian recruitment process.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working autonomously and making independent decisions.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Client Management Systems, Teams, Social Media, and SharePoint.
- Demonstrated empathy, patience, and a commitment to supporting the Royal Marines Corps family.
- A team player who aligns with the Corps values and embraces the RM Commando spirit.
- If you are passionate about making a difference and supporting the Royal Marines Corps family, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to uphold the values and spirit of the Corps while providing exceptional support to our beneficiaries.
Benefits
- 30 Days Annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Non-Contributory Pension Scheme
- Gym Access
- Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period
- Employee assistance scheme
- Personal development scheme
- Access to charity healthcare scheme (at cost) after qualifying period
