Stride
Employment Funding & Advocacy Lead
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Employment Funding & Advocacy Lead
Location
Remote/Hybrid (Office based in Auckley, Doncaster)
Hours
Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary
£30,000–£37,000 DOE
About Stride
Stride Yorkshire supports neurodivergent individuals and people facing barriers to employment through personalised employment support, advocacy and coaching. We are seeking an Employment Funding & Advocacy Lead to take ownership of our Access to Work service.
About the Role
Initially specialising in Access to Work applications and case management, you will independently manage a busy caseload, liaise with clients, employers and Access to Work advisers, produce high-quality written funding applications and professionally negotiate to secure the best possible outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead a busy caseload of Access to Work applications.
- Act as the main client contact.
- Liaise with employers and Access to Work.
- Write persuasive funding applications and supporting statements.
- Negotiate and challenge decisions professionally.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Improve processes and outcomes.
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Essential Skills and Experience
- Excellent organisation and caseload management.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent written communication; bid/funding writing experience desirable.
- Ability to work independently.
- Attention to detail.
- Experience in case management, advocacy, employment support, welfare, housing, recruitment or similar.
What We Offer
- £30,000–£37,000 DOE
- 37.5-hour week
- Remote/hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Learning, development and progression.
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