To identify, and develop strategic relationships with regional/key employer partners and organisations, and establish and grow a pipeline of sustainable employment opportunities within the region. Focusing on growth employment sectors to identify new opportunities, and ensure we understand, and can adapt to changing market demands. Working in a collaborative manner with both external partners and internal colleagues to minimise duplication of effort, and ensure personal, team and business targets/objectives are met.

Development and ownership of regional sector plans, linked to the national employer engagement strategySource and share market insight/feedback from key employ partners/organisations to develop our plans and to support LMI and the analyst roleIdentification, engagement and management of key employer relationships within a sector(s), and region to become the ‘recruitment partner of choice’Development and management of employment opportunity pipeline including ring fenced/guaranteed vacancies, work experience placements, job fairs etc.Coordination of recruitment activity to ensure employer needs are metExpert advice, guidance and support e.g workforce planning, training needs analysisCo-designing employment route ways to address current/future recruitment needsFacilitate and encourage employer support as part of the prescribed customer journey e.g sector insight sessions, assessment centresSupporting the Head of Employer engagement, and Dir. Of Employer engagement with key account management of Strategic/National partnersWorking with the ‘Strategic Engagement Manager’ to engage and support the regional partner organisations, which are identified through the strategic plan(s) (e.g LA’s, LEP’s, CPN partners etc) with account management, specific relationship ownership and subsequent development of programmes, inc secondments where applicableSupport the development of best practice and the most efficient ways of workingSource and share market insight/feedback from employer partners/agencies to support the LMI analyst roleActing as an ‘ambassador’ for customers who require extra support, to identify and agree workplace adjustments e.g working interviews, job carving etc.Work closely with internal colleagues (e.g Business Managers, Employment Advisors, and Resource Specialists) to ensure customers meet the expectations of employers, and are fully prepared for the transition into workUnderstanding of site caseload job requirements and ensure that both employment, and candidate pipelines are aligned including detailed forecasting of future opportunitiesShare Market knowledge, and intelligence to help identify, and address potential barriers to work e.g skills gaps, and trainingSupport internal teams to better prepare customers through a shared understanding of job specifications, and requirements

Salary Range:

Non London based candidates - £26,600 to £31,800

London based candidates - £30,200 to £36,200

Further Information:

This role is fully office based.

Experience of Recruitment and Account Management/Business DevelopmentSignificant experience of achieving and exceeding targetsExtensive experience of building rapport/relationships with EmployersStrong understanding of labour markets and recruitment trendsAbility to produce labour market analytics and predict opportunitiesTo be Pro-active and Re-active in response to large scale opportunitiesCustomer focused with a strong commitment to customer careSignificant experience of delivering successful plans to agreed timescalesExcellent communication skills with the ability to adapt to a wide range of communication and learning stylesDemonstrable influencing skills that promote commitment and actionAbility to manage conflicting objectives and demonstrate strong negotiation skills to resolve any issuesStrong team player with a positive and flexible approach to both work and colleaguesPrevious experience in employability, or a related Service industry is desirableAbility to travel independently within an agreed geography

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