Rob Knowles
Partnership Relations Manager at Vocational Skills Solutions (VSS)- Claim this Profile
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Janie Clare
Rob was instrumental in organising mental health training for myself and a group of colleagues. Rob is a really likeable chap and delivered everything agreed exactly when he said he would.
Wendy Lawrinson
Rob was an invaluable resource in securing employment and work placements
Janie Clare
Rob was instrumental in organising mental health training for myself and a group of colleagues. Rob is a really likeable chap and delivered everything agreed exactly when he said he would.
Wendy Lawrinson
Rob was an invaluable resource in securing employment and work placements
Janie Clare
Rob was instrumental in organising mental health training for myself and a group of colleagues. Rob is a really likeable chap and delivered everything agreed exactly when he said he would.
Wendy Lawrinson
Rob was an invaluable resource in securing employment and work placements
Janie Clare
Rob was instrumental in organising mental health training for myself and a group of colleagues. Rob is a really likeable chap and delivered everything agreed exactly when he said he would.
Wendy Lawrinson
Rob was an invaluable resource in securing employment and work placements
Experience
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Partnership Relations Manager
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Feb 2023 - Present
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PeoplePlus UK
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Employer Relationship Manager
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Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
Delivering training and employability solutions via Adult Education Budget funding, across Liverpool City Region Delivering training and employability solutions via Adult Education Budget funding, across Liverpool City Region
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Ingeus
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Employer Account Manager
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Nov 2019 - Oct 2022
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Remploy
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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500 - 600 Employee
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New Business Development Manager
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Sep 2014 - May 2018
This role involved developing new business relationships with local and national employers. New business was sourced and existing relationships developed to maximise opportunities. Was also required to create, develop, implement and continually review the engagement strategy in line with DWP targets. Building, maintaining and developing internal and external stakeholder business relationships was the key to this. I was required to plan and develop pre-recruitment strategies with internal and external partners. This was done to facilitate the achievement of sustainable job outcomes with key employer partners. Revenue targets were also in place through the sale of disability materials and training, whilst always promoting disability and good diversity practices.
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Regional Account Manager
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Jul 2011 - Aug 2014
This role involved leading and developing the North West Account Management team and delivery of DWP contracts in the area. It was my responsibility to formulate, execute and review strategic employer engagement plans in line with business and DWP targets. The goal was to facilitate the achievement of sustainable job outcomes through developing sound and lasting employer relationships with national employers, corporate clients and SME's. Was also required to organise and facilitate employer recruitment days across the north west and plan and hold sales events for the Account Management team, whilst providing detailed MI on performance and activity against budget.
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Account Manager
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Oct 2005 - Jul 2011
Working across the Merseyside area, I was required to achieve DWP targets in job starts and retentions. The role involved working with employers to identify opportunities and develop lasting relationships which would facilitate candidates into sustainable employment. This was done through developing and organising pre-recruitment training for candidates linked to vacancies
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ITN Mark Education
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2006
I was responsible for managing the branch's supply teaching business. This involved placing teachers on both a temporary and permanent contracts into schools, having completed the necessary security checks and referencing. Primary focus was to generate, maintain and increase the client base whilst driving the team to increase revenue. Other areas of focus involved candidate attraction, training and development of staff members, interviewing and recruiting staff along with advertising and marketing.
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Allied Healthcare
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Support Manager
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Aug 2003 - Oct 2005
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Brook Street Social Care
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Branch Manager
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Aug 2001 - Jul 2003
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Pearl Assurance Company Limited
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Belgium
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1 - 100 Employee
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Financial Advisor
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Nov 1997 - Aug 2001
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This page no longer exists
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United Kingdom
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Gambling Facilities and Casinos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Apr 1996 - Nov 1997
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Education
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Staffordshire University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General