Employer Engagement Officer

Employer Engagement Officer
Islington
£29/hr
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Employer Engagement Officer in the Islington area. 3 - 6 months contract.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION
The post holder will be based within a new in-house resource of peripatetic youth employment and skills workers, who will work with cohorts of vulnerable young people to provide a bespoke blend of functional, vocational and employability skill. This role will lead on the development of sector-specific initiatives linked to key sector growth areas with a focus on improving employment outcomes for young people aged 18-25.
The post holder will establish, grow and facilitate outcome-driven, effective partnerships with employers and training providers, to develop innovative pathways into key industry sectors through programmes of activity that provide varied and meaningful experiences of work.
Demonstrate flexibility and openness to change, taking a dynamic and proactive attitude to working with local employers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Lead on the establishment and development of strong working relationships and clear partnerships with key employers to identify and generate pathways to employment.
2. Oversee the design and brokerage of a range of opportunities for vulnerable young people across key industry sectors, including work experience, training courses, taster activities, as well as paid employment and apprenticeship opportunities.

3. Work closely with employers and council colleagues to ensure that opportunities are appropriate, flexible and accessible, and designed to meet the needs of both employers and young people.
4. Where appropriate, broker bespoke opportunities based upon the individual needs and interest of vulnerable young people engaged in the targeted employment and skills programme.
5. Act as an expert on key sectors offering youth employment opportunities, enabling service managers to understand and maximise the potential to open up pathways for Islington young people, and working with services to ensure that this is delivered.
Experience

• Strong track record in building relationships, networks and achieving results within a brokerage setting
• Experience of working with Employers and training providers to create pathways into employment
• Understanding of the business drivers for large business, SME and start ups and the ability to flex their approach to respond to these different employers needs
• Experience of working directly with Training providers to negotiate appropriate delivery and accessible courses
• Experience of working within partnerships, maintaining and developing them across multi-disciplinary agencies and stakeholders.