Employer Engagement Lead

Neway International Ltd; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK organization is seeking an Employer Engagement Lead in Rhyl. The role involves leading an employer engagement function, developing strategies, and maintaining relationships with businesses to promote employment opportunities. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in employer engagement and strong communication skills. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £18.85 per hour for 37 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employer engagement, business development, or recruitment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach to service delivery.
• Passion for supporting people into employment and tackling poverty through opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employer Engagement function to support ambitious employment and skills delivery targets.
• Develop and implement an integrated Employer Engagement strategy.
• Recruit and maintain a diverse network of employers for work experience opportunities.
• Cultivate positive relationships with businesses and partner agencies.
• Ensure the employment offer is inclusive and aligned with workforce needs.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business development

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Job description

Neway are looking for an Employer Engagement Lead

Location: East Parade, Rhyl, Denbighshire, LL18 3AH
Employer: Denbighshire County Council
Contract Type: Temporary (20 weeks)
Start Date: 17 November 2025
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £18.85 per hour (PAYE)

Lead Employer Engagement That Changes Lives

Denbighshire County Council is seeking a strategic and relationship-driven Employer Engagement Lead to join our Working Denbighshire team. This is a pivotal role supporting the delivery of employability projects by building strong, sustainable partnerships with employers across the county.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Employer Engagement function to support ambitious employment and skills delivery targets.
• Develop and implement an integrated Employer Engagement strategy in collaboration with the Employer & Training Relationships Manager.
• Recruit and maintain a diverse network of employers to provide employment and work experience opportunities for participants.
• Cultivate positive relationships with businesses and partner agencies to expand the reach and impact of Working Denbighshire.
• Ensure the employment offer is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with local workforce needs.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in employer engagement, business development, or recruitment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with a proactive, collaborative approach to service delivery.
• Passion for supporting people into employment and tackling poverty through opportunity.