Job overview

We are an ambitious not for profit organisation that helps to design, fund and scale better solutions to complex social problems. Our vision is a fairer world where together we unleash the potential of people and communities.

We do this by working in partnership with local and national governments, funders, communities and the social sector to tackle complex and enduring social problems in the UK and across the world.

Role

The post holders will be given training and development to enable them to help services translate research into on the ground practice, with a focus on quality, good performance and adherence to IPS Fidelity principles.

This involves assisting field mentoring, quality assurance fidelity reviews, developing the skills to facilitate workshops and learning networks and providing technical support to IPS teams.

Responsibilities

The key requirements of the role are:

Quality assurance and fidelity reviews:

  • Train to become a fidelity reviewer, with an initial focus on co-reviewing with IPS Grow Regional Leads.
  • Support services through fidelity reviews and guided self-assessments, focusing on client outcomes.
  • Produce impactful, concise and accurate fidelity reports and action plans within agreed timescales.
  • Ensure active, measurable fidelity and race equity action plans are implemented and monitored regularly.

    • In field mentoring support:

  • Model IPS best practices alongside Regional and Workforce Leads.
  • Coach IPS staff in employer engagement, delivering racially equitable services, and IPS performance management.
  • Support the development of impactful training materials and resources for IPS services.

    • Stakeholder engagement and performance support:

  • Build strong relationships with priority IPS services and key stakeholders in the region, maintaining open communication around delivery, performance, and race equity practice.
  • Support Regional Leads in performance and quality conversations with services, backing key messages and following up on any actions for teams and/or steering groups.
  • Support services to improve data integrity reported to national systems and the IPS Grow Reporting Tool.
  • Create accurate and timely reports, including case studies demonstrating impact.

    • Learning networks and communities of practice:

  • Identify and facilitate links between services to maximise peer support and learning.
  • Collaborate with other IPS Grow Regional and Support Leads to support network events and communities of practice.
  • Support national webinars and workshops in line with wider team objectives.

The person

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

  • IPS experience and expertise: Experience at Employment Specialist or Senior Employment Specialist level, with a foundational understanding of the IPS model, fidelity scale and practical applications.
  • Driving performance outcomes: Track record of delivering good employment outcomes for people accessing IPS, with a strong focus on employer engagement and integration
  • Change management: Ability to plan, implement, and solidify positive change within IPS services. Drive improvements in employment outcomes for IPS clients through supporting strategic change initiatives.
  • Planning and organisational skills: Manage workloads and competing priorities efficiently and meet deadlines consistently while maintaining high-quality output
  • Driven by a core belief in evidenced-based employment support and integrity to the IPS model.
  • Commitment to race equity and willingness to contribute to IPS Grow race equity objectives.
  • Takes a structured approach to solving problems and develops creative and innovative solutions to overcome challenges.
  • High level of integrity, empathy and commitment to driving social change.
  • Thoughtful and effective communicator.
  • High levels of initiative and personal leadership and committed to own development and keeping up to date with IPS practice.
  • Commitment to travel.The role involves significant travel to build relationships and provide hands-on support as well as meeting with IPS Grow team members from across England