Stakeholder Engagement Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a Stakeholder Engagement Officer to enhance student work experience opportunities. The role involves building relationships with employers and supporting students in their career readiness. This part-time position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on community engagement and personal development.

Benefits

Confidential employee assistance programme (available 24/7)

Free access to occupational health

Regular continuing professional development

Opportunities to gain further qualifications

A generous holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults or in a customer service environment is essential.
• Highly capable in a range of IT software.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing high-quality work experience.
• Engage with employers to seek new opportunities.
• Prepare students for work placements and job opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Education

Experience in Further Education or customer service

Job description

Stakeholder Engagement Officer

Salary - £17,617 - £19,756 (Grade 6)

Hours - 18.5 hours per week

Contract type - part time, permanent post

Adult Education Wolverhampton provides high-quality education & training for adults & young people.We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives and communities of Wolverhampton residents through high-quality learning that inspires, challenges, and leads to further learning or employment opportunities.We pride ourselves on this approach and are committed to ensuring our students acquire the relevant skills, knowledge, attitudes & experience to progress in life.

While dedicated to delivering the very best experiences to our students, we also extend the same commitment to our staff.We have created an environment where all staff, no matter what their role, are supported and empowered to inspire our work in creating a better future for the people of Wolverhampton.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to support our students in accessing high-quality work experience.You will be a confident communicator with the ability to build and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, students, and stakeholders both internally and externally.

You will engage with employers and other stakeholders to seek out new opportunities for business growth, curriculum co-design, and for students to develop their skills and knowledge, which will increase their readiness for work and give them a competitive edge in applying for their first-choice jobs.

You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a customer service-focused approach to support both students and employers. You will have excellent organisation and planning skills and the ability to work to deadlines.You will identify and work with teachers to prepare students for their work placements and job opportunities, such as employer expectations, targets, and joining instructions. You will also work closely with the student and the employer to gain feedback on their experience.

You will be required to attend Service open days, networking events, employability fairs, and marketing events on a regular basis.

The successful candidate will be highly capable in a range of IT software with a keen eye for detail, as the role requires close recording and monitoring of all activities.

Experience of working with adults or within the Further Education sector, or in a customer service or sales environment, is essential.

This post will involve travel.

The successful candidate will have the chance to acquire new skills and develop their abilities in a wide range of activities.

A career with us entails much more than a salary, because we know our employees are our most valuable resource. You can look forward to the following perks with us:

• Confidential employee assistance programme (available 24/7, 365 days a year); giving access to free confidential counselling
• Free access to occupational health
• Regular continuing professional development
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications
• A generous holiday allowance

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

For more information around the requirements of the role, please contact Sian Fletcher, [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on 17 June 2025.

We are committed to equality and diversity and positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

We will notify you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the closing date.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style.Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve.We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality.Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies ouractiveengagement with racial equality.These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We arecommittedto the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background.The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against anyindividualon the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more -Learn more here

Attached documents
Job Description and Person Specification