About this role
Job summary
Make a difference, shape pathways.
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a motivated and values driven Employabilty Coordinator to join our Apprenticeships & Widening Participation Team on a 12-month fixed term basis.
This is a unique role leading the development and implementation of an inclusive recruitment pathway designed to support disadvantaged and underrepresented groups into meaningful employment across four NHS Trusts.
You will play a key role in shaping a system wide virtual talent pool, redesigning entry level recruitment routes, and ensuring participants receive the support they need to progress into healthcare roles.
A full UK driving license is essential for this post. Please note that an international driving license is not accepted.
Please be advised the interviews for this post will take place week commencing 03/08/2026, subject to availability.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.
Main duties of the job
Design and embed a virtual talent pool to support job ready candidates into NHS employment. Streamline and redesign entry level recruitment practices to remove barriers for individuals furthest from the labour market, including young people, care experienced applicants, and economically inactive residents. Coordinate a ring-fenced allocation of Apprentice, Band 2 and Band 3 vacancies for programme participants across multiple NHS providers. Work closely with partners such as DWP, the Job Shop, local colleges and skills teams to enable smooth progression from employability programmes into paid placements. Provide high-quality workforce and recruitment reporting, monitoring conversion rates, outcomes and equality metrics. Build strong relationships with HR teams, hiring managers and external stakeholders to deliver a consistent, collaborative and inclusive approach.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. PPathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
Were looking for someone who is passionate about widening access to careers in health and tackling inequalities. You will bring: A background in HR, recruitment, widening participation or inclusive employment. Experience working with diverse communities and understanding the barriers faced by those furthest from the labour market. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage complex projects and competing priorities. Excellent communication and partnershipbuilding skills across multiagency settings. Confident use of digital recruitment systems and Microsoft Office tools. A proactive, flexible and innovative mindset with a commitment to UHCW values.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)