Employment Services Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Employer Services Consultant to engage with hiring managers and co-design pathways to employment. In this role, you will leverage strong relationships to promote inclusive employment practices while supporting individuals facing barriers to work. Your responsibilities will include managing employer accounts, generating new business leads, and collaborating with marketing teams. This position offers a supportive working environment with opportunities for career development and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Up to 25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Birthday Day off

Long service awards

Sabbatical leave

Pension contributions

Career development opportunities

Ability to purchase additional annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in employer engagement or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with local and national employers.
• Identify and generate sustainable job opportunities for participants.
• Support individuals with health barriers to obtain sustainable employment.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business development

Recruitment

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

IT systems proficiency

Understanding of employment support programmes

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM databases

Job description

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Client:

Twin Group

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Job Category:

Consulting

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Employer Services Consultant Salary up to £33,000.00 per annum, experience dependent Leicester

As Employer Services Consultant, you will engage with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs and co-design a routeway to employment for participants across a range of programmes delivered by Twin. The role will leverage strong relationships to promote inclusive employment practices, such as Disability Confident, work trials and working interviews, with a primary focus on meeting employer expectations.

You will support individuals who have been long-term unemployed, possibly with health barriers. You will provide motivational support to build positive relationships, guide, inspire, challenge, encourage, and help individuals obtain sustainable employment.

You will manage employer accounts, identify new and existing opportunities, and take responsibility for generating new business leads with potential employers through various approaches including telephone contact, face-to-face meetings, delivering presentations, and online campaigns, collaborating with the group’s marketing and communications team using multiple channels, including social media.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national employers across various sectors.
2. Identify and generate sustainable job opportunities for programme participants.
3. Promote the benefits of the Restart Programme to employers, highlighting available support for recruitment and onboarding.
4. Match suitable candidates to job vacancies, supporting both the employer and the participant throughout the recruitment process.
5. Work closely with Employment Advisors to understand participants’ skills, aspirations, and barriers to work.
6. Organise and attend employer engagement events, job fairs, and sector-based work academies.
7. Maintain accurate records using internal CRM systems and ensure compliance and contractual obligations are met.
8. Monitor job outcomes and provide aftercare to employers and participants to support job retention.
9. Stay updated with local labour market trends and employer needs.

Skills & Experience:

Essential: Proven experience in employer engagement, business development, recruitment, or related field; strong interpersonal and communication skills; target-driven with ability to work under pressure to meet KPIs; good understanding of employment support programmes and barriers to employment; proficient in IT systems including Microsoft Office and CRM databases; positive attitude and commitment to supporting others.

Desirable: Knowledge of the Restart Programme or similar employability contracts; existing employer networks in relevant sectors.

Benefits:

Up to 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, Birthday Day off, long service awards, sabbatical leave, pension contributions, career development opportunities, ability to purchase additional annual leave, dynamic and supportive working environment, and more.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK. Twin Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will undergo DBS checks and complete safeguarding training. Proof of identity and qualifications will be required. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Applicants may indicate if they wish to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme and should specify any adjustments needed for interviews.