Employer Engagement Officer

Role Overview

The Employer Engagement Officer will actively support the establishment and operation of a new Sector Hub dedicated to fostering employer-led skills development and employment coordination across the Local London sub-region. This role involves working closely with employers, partners, and boroughs to align workforce development with employer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strategic relationships with employers in identified priority sectors.
• Identify and analyze workforce demands, skill shortages, and recruitment obstacles.
• Facilitate employer engagement coordination among various boroughs and partner organizations.
• Contribute to synchronizing educational and training offerings with employer requirements.
• Help implement sector-specific employment pathways to support job opportunities for residents.
• Maintain detailed records of activities and support data management and reporting tasks.
• Assist in the day-to-day execution of activities within the Sector Hub framework.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in roles engaging directly with employers or managing partnerships.
• Knowledgeable about employment services, skills training programs, or related provision.
• Excellentcommunication abilities and adeptness at building strong stakeholder relationships.
• Highly organized with the capacity to manage workloads effectively and meet delivery goals.
• Comfortable interacting and collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

About the Employer

Local London is a collaborative partnership covering nine London boroughs: Barking & Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest. The Local London partnership is administered by Redbridge Council, whose terms and conditions apply to employed staff.

Why Join This Team?

• Contribute to the development of a pioneering sub-regional employer engagement strategy.
• Collaborate across boroughs, businesses, and community partners to widen access to employment opportunities.
• Play an active role in delivering a prominent programme that serves the Local London area.

Additional Information

This position is permanent and full-time based primarily at Lynton House, Ilford, with travel expected throughout the sub-region. All shortlisted candidates will need to prove legal eligibility to work in the UK. The employer promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, welcoming applications irrespective of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief.