Business & Partnership Officer

Newground Together; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in Blackburn is seeking a proactive Business & Partnerships Officer to enhance community employment opportunities. This role involves building relationships with local employers and managing engagement activities to support sustainable communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employer engagement and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Flexible working environment

Attractive pension scheme

Professional development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Vehicle leasing

Financial advice

Qualifications

• Proven track record of employer engagement and relationship management.
• Experience of brokering work experience, apprenticeships, and supported employment opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage key employer and partner relationships.
• Broker work experience and supported employment opportunities for programme participants.
• Engage with local businesses to understand their needs and promote services.

Skills

Relationship Management

Employer Engagement

Communication

Job description

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We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business & Partnerships Officer to join our Sustainable Communities team in Blackburn. This pivotal role focuses on building strong relationships with local employers to secure employment, training, and work placement opportunities for our community.

Newground Together is an independent charity supporting people in their local community. It is part of the Together Housing Group. Its aim is to empower people to create sustainable communities that are connected, resilient, healthy, and prosperous. As a non-profit organisation, any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of residents and local communities where we work. As an organisation, we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities for the Business & Partnerships Officer:

• Develop and manage key employer and partner relationships
• Develop and maintain employer engagement management information
• Develop and manage influential relationships with Employer Coalitions, Chambers of Commerce, and employer representative bodies
• Develop and manage effective delivery of employer programmes and engagement activities
• Broker work experience and supported employment opportunities for programme participants
• Work effectively with the Sustainable Communities Employment & Skills team to ensure candidates' development routes are appropriate and aligned with labour market opportunities
• Support recruitment processes, working alongside the employment team to maximise opportunities for clients
• Assist in delivering new and existing projects that support organisational employment objectives
• Build and maintain strong links with relevant statutory and non-statutory organisations
• Engage with local businesses and employers to understand their needs and promote our services

Person Specification

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Proven track record of employer engagement and relationship management with results
• Experience of brokering work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships, and supported employment opportunities
• Experience working with clients aged 18+
• Knowledge of the local labour market and employers
• Understanding of local, regional, and national employment priorities

Benefits

In return, we offer:

• Starting salary of £31,473
• Office and field-based role
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• Flexible working environment and family-friendly policies
• 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm, with occasional evening and weekend work
• Flexible working arrangements in line with our Smart working culture
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• Additional benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing, and financial advice

Note: THG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly and ensure all questions on the application form are fully answered.