Recruitment Consultant at Fedcap

Be the Bridge to Brighter Futures! 

Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Do you thrive in relationship-building, sales or recruitment environments? This could be the perfect opportunity for you.

At Fedcap UK, our Employer Solutions Consultants play a vital role in supporting people from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure sustainable, meaningful employment. You’ll work closely with employers and customers, matching skills, values and opportunities to create life-changing outcomes.

• Location: On-site in Reading with some community outreach.  

• Salary: Starting salary £28,438 rising to £30,253 (upon successful completion of  9-month probationary period review)

The Company 

Fedcap UK (part of The Fedcap Group) is a not-for-profit organisation. Our mission is to improve economic mobility by unlocking opportunities that move the dial for individuals and communities. Internationally, Fedcap has nearly 90 years of experience, supporting over 245,000 people annually to help improve their economic well-being and their quality of life through education, health, employability and economic development practice areas.

Drawing on the experience and scale of the Fedcap Group, the UK delivers a growing portfolio of programmes, to deliver holistic solutions that meet local and national priorities and empower individuals to thrive.

We deliver leading employability solutions across a range of UK contracts and local frontline professional teams. Our services are more vital than ever before to individuals and their wider communities.

At Fedcap, we embed social value in how we work - from who we hire, to who we partner with, to how we deliver services that create lasting change. Whether that’s supporting a young parent into their first job, helping someone return after time away from work due to health or personal circumstances, or supporting a small business become more inclusive - our mission is to create impact where it matters most.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as an ambassador for Fedcap and the Restart Scheme, championing the benefits of sustainable employment for local businesses and jobseekers.
• Provide employers with high-quality, tailored services from recruitment support to candidate preparation and adapting your approach to suit each business.
• Build strong relationships with local employers and initiatives to develop a portfolio of live vacancies.
• Support customers to develop their confidence, skills and readiness for work, including preparing them for interviews and job starts.
• Proactively market candidates to employers and identify new work opportunities.
• Consistently deliver against performance targets, ensuring excellent service and quality.
• Coach and mentor small groups of candidates, empowering them to carry out effective job searches independently.

What We’re Looking For

• A genuine commitment to our values: Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation.
• Experience in business development, account management, recruitment, or sales, with a track record of working to targets.
• Experience in a customer-focused service delivery environment.
• Proven ability to build rapport, motivate, understand and empower individuals. 
• Ability to work proactively, think creatively, and adapt approaches based on employer needs. 

Desirable: 

• Knowledge of local & regional labour markets
• Awareness of employment legislation and safeguarding principles.

Here’s what makes Fedcap a Rewarding Career...

We’re a mission-led organisation with social value at our core. We’ve been trusted for nearly a century to help people with health conditions and disabilities thrive through work. We’re a Disability Confident Leader and proud to be part of a partnership that reflects the communities we serve.

• You’ll make a real impact: Every success story you help write will be felt in homes, workplaces, and communities across the county.

• You’ll work locally: Embedded in the places you know— towns, villages, and rural communities.

• You’ll grow: With access to training, reflective practice, and a national network of likeminded colleagues.

• You’ll be supported: We believe in team working, wellbeing check-ins, and manageable caseloads.

• You’ll be part of something bigger: From mental health awareness to inclusive recruitment and sustainable employment, your work contributes to broader change.

At Fedcap, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and rewarding benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:

• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell additional days
• £500 annual benefits scheme to spend at over 900 retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme open all year round
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
• Free life assurance worth 4x your salary
• Health & wellbeing support, including access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family
• Digital gym, mindfulness resources, virtual GP and more

Additional Information 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Fedcap Employment is committed to equal opportunities throughout recruitment and selection, in line with our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy and the Equality Act 2010. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively welcome applications from disabled people and will support reasonable adjustments where needed.

We are also proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant, encouraging applications from veterans, reservists, and military families.

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