Employer Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Blackburn Lancashire, United Kingdom Together Housing Group Full time
Newground Together are a social enterprise and a member of Together Housing Group, with the aim of empowering people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy and prosperous to achieve our ambition; better lives and opportunities for our communities. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as an Employer Engagement Officer . In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with local businesses and employers, with the aim of creating employment opportunities for our clients. You will work closely with our Employment Advisors and other team members to match job seekers with suitable employment options and ensure a successful transition into employment.

Requirements

Outline of Key responsibilities for the Employer Engagement Officer include...

  • Establish strong and enduring connections with local businesses and employers to obtain valuable understanding of their hiring requirements, as well as to promote our client base and services
  • Explore and pursue new employment and training opportunities through initiatives at the local, regional, and national levels
  • Collaborate closely with Employment Advisors and other team members to effectively match job seekers with appropriate employment options
  • Organize engaging workshops and other events to enhance the employability skills of job seekers
  • Provide unwavering support and guidance to job seekers throughout the entire employment process, including preparing for interviews and developing strategies to retain jobs
  • Design and oversee the seamless delivery of employer programs and engagement activities
  • Support the recruitment process by leveraging in-depth knowledge of employers and working closely with the employment team to maximize clients' chances of securing employment. Assist in delivering new and existing projects aligned with our organization's employment objectives
  • Meet and exceed set targets, including non-regulated activities and job outcomes.
  • Promote our employability services actively to Housing staff, partner agencies, and local businesses
  • Develop and maintain crucial relationships with employers and partner organizations
  • Engage directly with local businesses and employers to gain deeper understanding of their needs, while promoting our client base and services
  • Demonstrate effective client relationship management, achievement of targets and objectives, and provide evidence of impact through accurate documentation. Produce and update marketing materials as necessary

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has...

  • Prior experience in a similar role i.e. Employment Advisor or Employer Engagement
  • Strong networking and relationship-building skills
  • Knowledge of the local job market and employment trends
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Full Driving Licence

Benefits

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Employer Engagement Officer role:

  • £26,862 to £30,465 per annum
  • Annual salary increment increases
  • 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years' service) + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working, 2 days a week working from home.
  • 3 days a week working from the Blackburn office or out on site
  • A flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
  • You will be working 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Working arrangements are flexible in line with our Smart working culture
  • Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
  • Attractive pension scheme
  • A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice
  • We have a range of staff support networks, including menopause, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and disability
  • To view the full range of our benefits click on the Employee Benefits Link

THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient numbers of applicants are received. Therefore, please apply without delay

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Fully Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

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