Employer Engagement Specialist

7 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom Mencap Full time
Employer Engagement Officer

Mencap is seeking a skilled Employer Engagement Officer to join our team in Worcester. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining relationships with employers to secure work placements and jobs for our young learners with Learning disabilities and/or Autism.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with employers from various industries and sectors to secure work placements and negotiate paid employment for our supported interns.
  • Oversee the work of our supported interns, ensuring that placements progress and learners become independent, eventually moving into paid work.
  • Identify suitable pathways and work-related opportunities for learners, working closely with designated employers.
  • Sustain rapport with key employers through regular visits, exploring specific needs, and anticipating new opportunities.
  • Develop and nurture stakeholder and partnership relationships to generate a consistent flow of employment opportunities for our Supported Internships.
Requirements:
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with learners, employers, teaching professionals, and parents/carers.
  • Ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records using IT-based systems.
  • Experience in employer engagement and marketing is desirable, as creating work opportunities for the people we support is a key aspect of the role.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary and benefits package, including 32 days holiday (increasing to 35 days with long service) and the ability to buy up to 10 additional days via our HolidayPlus scheme.
  • Service-related sick pay after completing six months of probation.
  • Eligibility to join our pension plan, with Mencap matching contributions up to 5% on a salary sacrifice basis.
  • Membership of our pension plan, including up to three times salary death in service life cover and income protection of 50% salary triggered at 26 weeks of long-term sickness.
  • Loans for debt consolidation, bikes, computers, and phones after six months of service.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Discounts and cashback from 3% to 30% at high street shops, including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays, and more via Mencap Extras.

Mencap is a Disability Confident Leader and welcomes applicants with disabilities to apply for all roles. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and value diversity in our workforce.



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