Employer Engagement Officer

SALARY: £26,338.00 per annum 

HOURS: 37 hours per week

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time

OPERATIONAL AREA: West Midlands

LOCATION: Birmingham and Coventry (travel required)

ROLE DESCRIPTION: NOV21E002 Employer Engagement Officer – Birmingham & Coventry April 2021 JDPS

NOV21E002 Employer Engagement Officer – Birmingham and Coventry

Job Role

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who has proven work experience in a sales/recruitment environment.

This role involves working on a payment by results project so it is essential that you can manage your time and prioritise your workload effectively in order to meet given targets.

As part of this role you will:

  • Source and secure employment and work placement opportunities for customers involved in employment programmes;
  • Support staff to maximise on performance and productivity.
  • Seek out employment opportunities at new and existing sites of employment.
  • Seek out and conduct ‘cold’ employer contact with a view to sourcing work opportunities, ensuring all site visits are reviewed and followed through;
  • Take a proactive stance in developing relationships with a wide range of employers and referrers to build an employer and opportunity base that aligns with regional and internal GWWM demand;
  • Work closely with colleagues to generate opportunities and broker employment for individuals that are identified as job-ready;
  • Provide comprehensive in work support for customers entering employment where required.
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with Job centres, partner organisations, employers and funding bodies;
  • Maintain accurate and up to date records;
  • Report regularly to your line manager on your performance.

You must have proven experience of sales/recruitment in a target driven industry, developing productive relationships with employers, partners and external agencies and also able to provide high quality employability focused assessment.

This role will require regular travel across the region so you must have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

At Groundwork West Midlands we pride ourselves in being a family friendly organisation and offer a competitive salary, travel expenses, a health cash plan scheme, a generous workplace pension and free refreshments. We are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce.

If you are interested in applying then please send an up to date CV and covering letter stating how your experience/qualifications meet the requirements of this role to:  wmrecruitment@groundwork.org.uk

Closing date: Friday 3rd December 2021

an Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for this post.

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