Employer Engagement Officer (London Borough)

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Employer Engagement Officer to make a significant impact in the Kingston area. This full-time role involves engaging with local employers to secure work placements for young learners with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will lead the employer engagement efforts, fostering relationships across various industries and overseeing supported interns to ensure successful job placements. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and provides excellent benefits, including generous holiday, pension contributions, and training opportunities. If you're driven by making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Service-related sick pay

Participation in Pension Plan

Interest-free season ticket loans

Health cash plan options

Employee assistance program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and manage job coaches.
• Experience in employer engagement and marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead employer engagement for the Kingston team.
• Build relationships with employers to secure work placements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Employer Engagement

Marketing Experience

Education

Background in Sales or Recruitment

Tools

IT Systems for Record Keeping

Job description

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Employer Engagement Officer (London Borough), Kingston upon Thames

Client:

Mencap

Location:

Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Advert

Do you have a background in sales, employer engagement, or recruitment? If yes, then this could be the role for you. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate as an Employer Engagement Officer. The role involves engaging with employers to secure work placements and jobs for our young learners with Learning disabilities and/or Autism in the Kingston area.

This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), permanent role. At Mencap, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from everyone. Join us and be part of Mencap!

As an Employer Engagement Officer, you will lead employer engagement for the Kingston team, building relationships with employers across various industries to secure work placements and negotiate paid employment for supported interns. Interns are supported by Skills Coaches, and you will oversee their work to ensure successful placements and progression into paid work.

What does our Supported Internship programme offer?

• Raise aspirations
• Build skills and confidence
• Improve understanding of employment
• Showcase learners' abilities to employers
• Progress towards paid work
• Generate links with local employers for placement opportunities

Responsibilities include working with employers to identify pathways, maintaining rapport through visits, developing partnerships, and managing job coaches.

What will you need to be an Employer Engagement Officer?

• Ability to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records using IT systems
• Employer engagement and marketing experience preferred

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Benefits

In addition to making a positive impact, you'll receive fair pay and a wide range of rewards:

• 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays), with options to buy more
• Service-related sick pay after 6 months
• Participation in Mencap Pension Plan with employer contributions
• Loans for various needs after 6 months
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Discounts via Mencap Extras
• Health cash plan options
• Employee assistance program
• Recognition schemes including YouRock
• Training and development opportunities

*Terms and conditions apply based on contract.