Youth Employment Partnerships Lead

Acorn Training LTD; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Training LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking an Employer Partnership Manager to focus on creating, sourcing and filling employment and work placement opportunities for young people in the Youth Guarantee programme. You will work with employers, Jobcentre Plus and participants to develop vacancy pipelines and match participants to quality opportunities.

The role involves vocational profiling, planning and in-work support, with a primary aim of securing employment outcomes through active

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Essential)
• Understanding of Safeguarding Requirements when working with young people (Essential)
• IAG Level 3 or above (Desirable)
• Knowledge of DWP-funded employability programmes and Youth Guarantee delivery (Desirable)
• Employer Engagement, Sales or Account Management training (Desirable)
• Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding or Youth Work qualifications (Desirable)
• Knowledge of apprenticeships, traineeships and skills pathways (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of employers across sectors to generate employment and placement opportunities.
• Proactively source and manage a pipeline of vacancies and placements meeting employer needs.
• Build employer relationships through business development, visits and regular engagement.
• Understand employer requirements and progression pathways to support job matching.
• Coordinate access to support services to address barriers affecting outcomes.
• Provide in-work support and monitor progress to maximise retention.
• Work with Jobcentre Plus, training providers and stakeholders to maximise opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, vacancies and outcomes.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Networking

Presentation skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Full UK driving licence

IAG Level 3 or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Acorn Training LTD in the United Kingdom is seeking an Employer Partnership Manager to focus on creating, sourcing and filling employment and work placement opportunities for young people in the Youth Guarantee programme. You will work with employers, Jobcentre Plus and participants to develop vacancy pipelines and match participants to quality opportunities.

The role involves vocational profiling, planning and in-work support, with a primary aim of securing employment outcomes through active