We are looking for an experienced Employment Engagement Lead to support the Connect to Work programme across North and East Birmingham. Working across partners you will build strong employer relationships and create real opportunities for programme participants.

You will secure vacancies, placements, work experience and sector pathways, help partners match participants to suitable opportunities and support employers to recruit inclusively. You will also work with employers and community partners to identify people already in work who meet the programme criteria and could benefit from support to retain, improve or progress in their employment.

·       Develop and deliver employer engagement activity across North and East Birmingham.

·       Build relationships with employers, business networks, recruiters and sector bodies.

·       Secure vacancies, work trials, placements, work experience, apprenticeships and progression opportunities.

·       Help employers adopt inclusive recruitment practices and understand reasonable adjustments and workplace support.

·       Identify eligible people already in work and establish clear referral routes into Connect to Work.

·       Track employer activity, opportunities, referrals and outcomes and contribute to programme reporting and improvement.

You will be a confident relationship-builder who combines commercial awareness with a strong commitment to inclusive employment. You will have:

·       Strong experience of employer engagement, recruitment, business development or employment support.

·       A track record of developing vacancies, placements or progression opportunities.

·       Good knowledge of employer needs, local labour markets and the barriers people can face in work.

·       The ability to coordinate activity across partners and turn relationships into measurable outcomes.

·       Strong communication, networking, organisation and record-keeping skills.

Please submit a CV and Supporting Statement by email to Gareth.Moore@wittonlodge.org.uk or apply through our website.