Careers and Enterprise Lead
Bristol

Who We Are

ACH is a social enterprise with a clear vision, dedicated to empowering refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. We bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services.

Why We Do What We Do

Our mission goes beyond individual support; we actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in our society. With a proven track record of delivering effective support services, in 2024, we helped house over 1,400 individuals and supported over 500 service users to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives in their new country.

We are now seeking a Careers and Enterprise Lead to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week.

Our Commitment to You

- Salary of £34,277 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Flexible working
- Employee Recognition Programme
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social gatherings and staff retreats
- A fully stocked staffroom!

This is a truly rewarding opportunity for a dedicated leader with experience delivering IAG programmes and working to MATRIX standards to join our purpose-driven organisation.

You’ll be the driving force behind life-changing programmes that open doors to meaningful work, education, and enterprise, helping people unlock their potential, achieve their goals, and thrive in their new communities.

On top of this, you’ll be valued not just for your expertise but for the difference you make. This fulfilling role will grant you the autonomy, training, and encouragement to grow your skills while helping others realise their own ambitions.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Careers and Enterprise Lead, you’ll support refugees and migrants to build independent, fulfilling lives through access to meaningful employment and enterprise opportunities.

Specifically, you’ll lead the delivery of high-quality careers, employability, and entrepreneurship programmes that empower participants to gain the confidence, skills, and connections they need to succeed.

Working under the guidance of the Quality and Curriculum Manager, you’ll oversee our IAG provision, ensuring programmes meet both participant needs and funder requirements.

Leading a dedicated team of Careers Advisers, you’ll support and enable them to deliver exceptional IAG services, achieve performance targets, and uphold MATRIX accreditation standards.

Additionally, you will:

- Manage partnerships with employers to deliver Bridge to Employment programmes
- Develop new employer relationships and deliver training on inclusive recruitment and cultural awareness
- Oversee budget management, project reporting, and evidence collection

What We’re Looking For

To be considered as our Careers and Enterprise Lead, you will need:

- Experience delivering effective Information, Advice, & Guidance programmes and projects
- Experience working to or maintaining the MATRIX quality standard
- Experience managing staff delivery
- Knowledge of the entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting new and existing businesses
- Knowledge of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion principles in employment and enterprise contexts
- An awareness of local labour market information
- Report writing and data collection skills
- An Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) Level 4 qualification or above or be working towards this and will achieve within six months of appointment
- The willingness to study towards and complete a Level 6 or equivalent qualification in IAG

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this role is 18th November 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Employability Programme Manager, Careers and Employment Manager, Skills and Employment Manager, Employability and Skills Lead, Employment Support Manager, or Employability Project Manager.

Webrecruit and ACH are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to help us continue empowering communities to thrive as a Careers and Enterprise Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.