Employer Engagement Officer
Employer Engagement Officer
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30-09-2025
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Job Description
2 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
A motivated and experienced Employer Engagement Officer is required to support the delivery of an employment and job brokerage service focused on helping unemployed residents access sustainable employment opportunities.
This is a front-facing role that will involve developing and maintaining relationships with local employers promoting employment initiatives and supporting job-ready clients into suitable roles.
This post is key to the delivery of externally funded employment programmes as well as universal employment and skills offers.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Develop and manage relationships with a broad range of employers across the borough to identify and promote local job opportunities.
Match job-ready clients to vacancies and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Co-ordinate targeted employer engagement activity including events employer forums job fairs and outreach sessions.
Act as a key point of contact between the employment support service and local businesses understanding their recruitment needs and offering tailored solutions.
Promote employment and skills initiatives including sector-based training and apprenticeships.
Support with the delivery of job outcome-focused programmes ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
Maintain accurate records of employer contacts vacancies placements and outcomes using internal systems.
Work collaboratively with employment advisers and other staff to ensure a seamless service for job seekers and employers.
Provide regular reports on activity and job outcomes to senior officers.
Represent the service professionally in employer meetings community events and networking functions.
Skills/Experience:
Proven experience in employer engagement recruitment job brokerage or a similar role.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of local labour markets recruitment practices and employer needs.
Experience of working on externally funded employment and skills programmes is desirable.
Ability to work in a target-driven environment and achieve measurable outcomes.
Good organisational and administrative skills including accurate record keeping.
A proactive and professional approach with a commitment to helping people into work.
Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection in relation to client support services.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and internal database/CRM systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a wider employment support team.
Additional Information:
A Standard DBS check is required for this role.
Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday Friday 09:00 17:00).
Proven experience in employer engagement, recruitment, job brokerage or a similar role. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with employers and stakeholders. Strong understanding of local labour markets, recruitment practices, and employer needs. Experience of working on externally funded employment and skills programmes is desirable. Ability to work in a target-driven environment and achieve measurable outcomes. Good organisational and administrative skills, including accurate record keeping. A proactive and professional approach, with a commitment to helping people into work. Knowledge of safeguarding and data protection in relation to client support services. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and internal database/CRM systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a wider employment support team.
Employment Type
Full Time
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