Employer Engagement Advisor Bexley11

Who You Are

An individual with a passion for supporting those who have been out of work for extended periods to transition back into employment. You are adaptable, proactive, and possess a strong sense of purpose, in line with the organisational objectives. You thrive in collaborative environments and can build and maintain positive relationships with businesses, partners, and clients. You are committed to innovative thinking, challenge the status quo, and take calculated risks to enhance performance and customer service.

What the Job Involves

As an Employer Engagement Advisor, you will work with businesses and partner organisations to create employment opportunities for BBE clients, including paid employment, work tasters, and working interviews. Your role involves supporting local businesses with recruitment needs and promoting vacancies, CV matching, and organising assessment centres. You will engage with a range of businesses to develop new relationships and sustain existing ones. Additionally, you will deliver employability support following the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) and Supported Employment Quality Framework (SEQF) models, ensuring adherence to the Fidelity Assurance System. You are expected to monitor performance, adapt service delivery to meet targets, and maintain a high level of industry knowledge. The role requires occasional out-of-hours work related to key client and departmental events.

Skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building
• Proactive approach with strong initiative
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Understanding of the local labour market
• Knowledge of recruitment processes and employment legislation
• Proficient in digital tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, databases)
• Experience in employer engagement and vacancy sourcing
• Ability to support employability under IPS and SEQF models