Employability Officer
Location:
Covering Blackwood, Cwmbran & Newport
Hours:
Weekdays, 9:00am - 4:30pm
About the Role
We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for an Employability Officer to support the delivery of employability programmes across South Wales.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping people overcome barriers to employment and secure sustainable job opportunities.
The successful candidate will work closely with local employers, identify work placements and job opportunities, and provide ongoing support to participants to help them progress into employment.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across South Wales.
Identify sustainable job opportunities and work placements for programme participants.
Match participants to suitable employment opportunities.
Support participants throughout their employment journey.
Conduct workplace health and safety checks and risk assessments.
Maintain accurate records and collect required employment evidence.
Represent the organisation at local networking, marketing and recruitment events.
Keep up to date with local labour market trends and employer needs.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Experience working with unemployed adults and/or young people.
Experience sourcing job opportunities or work placements.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to develop new business relationships with employers.
Willingness to complete a DBS check and Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration.
Desirable:
Experience within employability, training, welfare-to-work or education programmes.
Knowledge of the South Wales labour market.
What’s on Offer
£25,000 - £27,000 salary
Full-time, permanent position
Weekday working hours (9:00am - 4:30pm)
35-hour working week
Generous annual leave allowance
Health and wellbeing benefits
Retail and gym discounts
Life insurance and employee recognition schemes
Training and development opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about helping people move into employment and want to make a genuine difference in your local community, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential conversation
Salary description
£25000.00 - £27000.00 per year