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Generation's mission is to train, coach, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible.
We are an Ireland-registered charity, founded by McKinsey & Company, delivering tailored programmes to recruit, train, and place unemployed people into work. Through our unique approach, we also solve a wide range of employer challenges—skilled talent shortages, poor job performance, lack of diversity, and high turnover.
Since launching globally in 2015, Generation has grown rapidly to become the world’s largest demand-led employment initiative. We have placed over 1,000,000 people into roles, many of whom have faced adversity, working with thousands of employer partners worldwide.
Generation Ireland currently runs training-to-employment programs in Ireland, London, Manchester, Leeds, West Midlands, and Scotland. We partner with companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft, and support sectors including healthcare (UK) and green industries.
Joining Generation Ireland now means becoming part of an organization committed to addressing employment challenges in Ireland over the coming months and years.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role involves matching opportunities with our Employer Partners to Generation Learners, reporting to the Head of Placements for Generation UK & Ireland. It suits someone passionate about supporting diverse individuals into employment and inspiring employers. It includes hands-on recruitment, relationship management, and offers a great opportunity to understand organizations across the UK.
Your main focus will be to enable learners to secure employment through Generation-sourced vacancies and self-apply opportunities by understanding employer role requirements and matching them with suitable talent. You will work with our Senior Strategic Account Manager to develop long-lasting employer relationships and embed Generation's services as their preferred talent sourcing partner.
You will also inspire people to achieve life-changing careers by supporting them to connect with employers, prepare for interviews, and onboard into new roles.
RESPONSIBILITIES & TARGETS
Targets within role:
* Placement Target - to place Generation graduates into work through both self-placement and Generation-sourced vacancies.
* Conversion Target - to successfully fill Generation-sourced vacancies.
REQUIREMENTS
Main responsibilities include:
1. Graduate management
* Provide high-quality career advice, one-to-one and via workshops.
* Maintain high engagement levels with the cohort.
* Understand graduates’ skills and preferences to match them with opportunities.
* Support Strategic Account Managers in employer-learner connection events.
* Prepare learners for matched opportunities, including mock interviews and feedback.
* Promote job opportunities via Microsoft Teams.
* Track job retention and gather success stories.
* Offer pastoral support to graduates.
2. Account Management & growth
* Manage employer relationships post-graduation, ensuring interview and feedback processes are in place.
* Support funding requirements by tracking interviews, placements, and collecting evidence.
* Handle escalations from employers or cohorts regarding interviews/placements.
* Organize employer feedback, case studies, and interviews.
* Secure ongoing employer commitment by converting vacancies to hires.
3. Contribute to wider organization success
* Track placements and improve processes for better outcomes.
* Represent Generation at key events with stakeholders.
* Contribute to development and account management processes.
* Feed employer insights back to internal teams.
* Develop ROI frameworks, tools, and data collection processes for roles and employers.
4. Safeguarding
* Respond to safeguarding concerns according to policy, involving professionals as needed.
* Record concerns in the safeguarding log as per policy.
EXPERIENCE
We believe you'll need the following experience to succeed:
* Recruitment experience, especially screening and evaluating candidates. Agency experience is a plus.
* Strong communication skills with stakeholders, including building client relationships.
* Experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
* Ability to connect with and inspire young people.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and reporting.
* Experience working in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments, with independence.
ATTRIBUTES
Core attributes for success include:
* Servant leadership—connecting with individuals and understanding their needs.
* Consulting skills—delivering on employer talent expectations.
* Passion for supporting disadvantaged backgrounds.
* Relationship-building—trust and motivation with employers and learners.
* Strong communication, business writing, and attention to detail.
* Self-motivation, proactivity, and process improvement mindset.
* Effective time management across multiple cohorts.
* Hands-on, action-oriented approach.
At Generation, we're changing lives. Benefits include:
* Collaborating with top minds on youth unemployment.
* Autonomy to shape your region’s approach.
* Engagement in diverse projects—small team advantages.
* Flexible, remote working options.
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