Employer Engagement Officer - Inside IR35 - £28 per hour - Ilford

Ashdown Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A government body is seeking an experienced Employer Engagement Officer based in Ilford, East London. The role involves advising clients on employment skills and developing relationships with employers. Candidates should have a background in roles such as Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator or HR Generalist, and experience managing complex cases. This contract role offers £28.70 per hour. Closing date: 22nd October.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in roles such as Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator or Employer Engagement Officer.
• Experience managing clients with complex barriers to employment.
• Ability to conduct detailed assessments and provide tailored advice.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one information and group sessions on employment matters.
• Develop relationships with health professionals and employers.
• Manage a caseload of clients aimed at improving job outcomes.

Skills

Client management

Effective coaching

Relationship building

Employment advice

Job description

Overview

A government body is seeking an experienced Employer Engagement Officer to contribute to the organisation's objectives, particularly in relation to employment skills and enterprise provision.

Key Duties

Duties will include:

• Providing one-to-one information, advising and guiding and group sessions on matters associated with employment, skills and enterprise.
• Developing strong relationships with health professionals and employers to achieve better employment outcomes for clients.

Location and Contract

Based in the Ilford area, East London. This is a contract role for an initial 20 weeks (36 hours per week) from approximately 3rd November, paying £28.70 per hour, less deductions for insurance, taxes and umbrella company charges (PAYE £22.41 per hour). The closing date is Wednesday, 22nd October.

Requirements

To be suitable for this role, you must have proven experience in a Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator, Recruitment Consultant, HR Generalist, Employer Engagement Officer or similar role in a complex organisation, ideally a borough or council. Experience of the following is essential:

• Effectively manage a specified caseload of clients referred to Work Redbridge with multiple and complex barriers to employment to achieve targets and sustainable job outcomes.
• Completing detailed holistic initial assessments using IPS or SEQF principles to understand wider barriers to employment including health and general well-being, basic skills and entitlement to benefits.
• Applying effective coaching and motivating skills to move clients into sustainable work or training.
• Offering broader advice and information on money management, better off calculations, childcare and housing support.