Employment and Partnership Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; Salford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Employment and Partnership Coordinator to enhance employment pathways in Salford. This role is pivotal in brokering opportunities for candidates, collaborating with employers and training partners to ensure meaningful employment. You will engage with a diverse range of individuals, from those recently out of work to those facing significant barriers. If you are dynamic, results-driven, and passionate about making a difference, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the community and support workforce diversity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in target-driven environments with a focus on results.
• Strong understanding of welfare to work and ESOL requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop pathways into employment by liaising with training partners and employers.
• Source placement opportunities for supported employment candidates.
• Organize networking events and recruitment fairs to promote the program.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiation Skills

Recruitment Skills

Knowledge of Local Labor Market

Experience with Disabilities

Effective Communication

Job description

Employment and Partnership Coordinator

The Growth Company’s (GC) Employment team has an exciting opportunity for an Employment and Partnership Coordinator responsible for Employment Pathways. The role focuses on brokering employment opportunities for candidates engaged with the service, working with key stakeholders such as employers, training partners, Salford Council internal commissions, and network providers. The coordinator will support employers’ recruitment, workforce development, and business needs, as well as assist training partners with communication and course coordination.

We aim to make a lasting difference to residents and employers across Salford on behalf of Salford Local Authority by supporting individuals in gaining meaningful employment.

Our skilled advisers and keyworkers work with a range of individuals, from those recently out of work to those facing complex barriers like disabilities, mental health issues, and debt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement pathways into employment by liaising with training partners, employers, and stakeholders.
• Source placement opportunities with employers and organizations for supported employment candidates.
• Promote products/services in line with GC and Salford Council strategies.
• Maintain robust communication with stakeholders, including case studies, marketing outcomes, customer data, and MI.
• Organize and attend networking events, recruitment fairs, and conferences to promote the program.
• Support interventions related to construction and the built environment, supporting the Build Salford Strategy.
• Develop ongoing relationships with previous service users to generate repeat business.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings (until 7pm) and Saturday mornings (until 1pm).

About You:

• Approachable and able to build rapport.
• Dynamic, tenacious, and committed to achieving outcomes.
• Act as an ambassador for GC and Salford Council.
• Knowledge of welfare to work and the customer base.
• Understanding of ESOL requirements and barriers.
• Effective team player.
• Good time management and workload planning skills.

Skills Required:

• Previous sales experience and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven with experience in target-driven environments.
• Strong recruitment skills.
• Knowledge of the local labor market and growth industries.
• Experience working with challenging targets and securing placements.
• Experience supporting candidates with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with businesses at all levels.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all, including vulnerable adults and young people. All appointments are subject to Safer Recruitment procedures, including a DBS check conducted by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd). Successful candidates will not pay for this check.

If you are on the Barred List, applying for this role is against the law.

We promote workforce diversity and provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates meeting essential criteria, including those with disabilities or from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

As part of our application process, you can request consideration under this scheme if you are from an ethnic community or have a disability that affects daily activities. Your application will only be shared with relevant hiring personnel.

We support the Ban the Box campaign, removing conviction questions at the application stage to open opportunities for people with convictions.

GC promotes a culture of flexibility and agile working, with many roles transitioning to full agile working. We encourage discussions about flexible working arrangements during the interview process.