Employability Officer

Overview

Join a leading Welsh training provider delivering funded programmes such as Traineeships, Apprenticeships, Employability Skills, and the Jobs Growth Wales Plus initiative. This permanent, full-time role based in Blackwood, Cwmbran, and Newport is scheduled Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:30 pm with early finish on Fridays.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers throughout South Wales to secure job opportunities and work placements for programme participants.
• Match learners to suitable work placements and employment positions to enhance their employability and develop their skills and confidence.
• Conduct visits to employers to assess health and safety compliance and ensure positive work experience for both participants and employers.
• Provide ongoing support by regularly checking in with both employers and participants, resolving issues and offering assistance when needed.
• Participate in community events and job fairs to promote services and engage potential learners and employers.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with unemployed adults and young people, ideally in recruitment, youth support, or youth work sectors.
• Strong customer service skills with a natural ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS background check and register with the EWWC as part of the onboarding process (cost covered by employer).

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary between £25,000 and £27,000 per year.
• Contributory pension scheme with 3% employer contribution.
• Employee ownership and work-life balance policies.
• 30 days annual leave including bank holidays plus Christmas shutdown.
• Training and opportunities for continuous professional development.
• 35-hour workweek with early finish on Fridays.
• Travel expenses and business mileage reimbursement.
• Childcare voucher, cycle to work, Christmas savings, and eyesight schemes.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives, social and charity events.
• Referral bonus scheme and provision of mobile phones and laptops depending on role requirements.

Awards and Recognition

The organization has been honored with the Investors In People Silver Award, Corporate Health Standard Silver Award, and Green Dragon Environmental Award, reflecting its commitment to employee wellbeing and environmental responsibility.