Employer Engagement Officer - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Pathway Group

Pathway Group

Verified Company

Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking an experienced EmployerEngagement Officer to join our AEB teamto support residents from the Birmingham and Walsall area to access employmentand upskilling opportunities.

Responsibilities of the role:

The role of Employer Engagement Officer is to work withemployers across Walsall and Birmingham, providing advice and guidance as tohow we can support them both in the recruitment of new staff and in the upskillingof their current staff, through a variety of funding streams.

As part of this role, you will:

Be responsible for developingand maintaining employer relationships across Walsall and Birmingham areas (WS1,WV12, WS10) & (B23, B24, B25, B26, B28, B33, B34, B35, B42, B44).
Collaborate with employers toidentify staffing needs and assist in the recruitment process in order to gainsustainable employment opportunities for unemployed learners.
Assist employers in accessingand maximising funding opportunities to meet their workforce objectives and to enhancethe capabilities of their current staff.
Attend industry events,networking functions, and relevant forums to establish and expand connectionswith employers.
Provide regular reports onkey performance indicators and the impact of engagement activities.
Maintain relationships withcurrent account managed employers.
Use of variety of marketingtechniques to bring new employers on board.
Work closely with Tutors andBusiness Development to ensure an understanding of what employment sectors meetthe needs of the learners, and also feeding back to Pathway the local labor marketneeds.

Knowledge and Skills

Proven experience of sales/recruitmentwithin the skills and training sector, developingproductive relationships with employers, partners, and external agencies.
This role will require regulartravel across the region so you must have a full driving licence, access toyour own vehicle and business insurance.
Good knowledge of local labourmarket and growth sectors
Good knowledge of thegeographical areas covered as above.
Ability to effectivelycommunicate at all levels, using a variety of communication methods (spoken,written, behavior)
Excellent negotiation andinfluencing skills
Selfmotivated, highenergyindividual
Ability to proactively manageown workload and multiple priorities with excellent organisation and timemanagement skills
Works well to targets and fixeddeadlines
Computer literate (MS Word,Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Your benefits:

Millage at 40p per mile
Laptop and phone provided
Staff appreciation day at the end of the month
Uniform provided
Excellent CPD opportunities

Some final words:

Asa new team member, you are expected to hit the ground running and be confident inyour engagement of employers and in the understanding of differing fundingstreams.

PathwayGroup is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children andyoung people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstratethis commitment.
Youmust have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicantswill be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, youwill not be considered.