Business and Employment Adviser

Job Description

Further InformationThe post is open to secondment opportunities in line with current business and service needs. If you would like to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity please discuss this with your line manager first.The CouncilNorthumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Governments ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. Thats why we want bold, creative and agilethinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://workingThe ServiceThe Learning and Skills Service (LSS) Employability team deliver employment and skills support to people across Northumberland to move them towards employment. Currently, the team deliver The DWP Work and Health Programme, The DWP JETS programme and an TriageEmployment service as part of the Covid-19 Northumberland Response Programme. The Business and Employment Advisor will work alongside LSS staff including Employment Coaches, Business Advisers and LSS Tutors and with other Council services supporting residentsto take up employment and training opportunities.The roleThe primary function of the role is to source sustainable employment opportunities for employment programme participants within the local employer market, ensuring service levels exceed employers expectations.Participants may be long term unemployed or newly unemployed with barriers to employment and need support to access new employment opportunities. You will have the ability to identify new business opportunities and convert opportunities effectively, explainingfully job roles and expectations to participants on the programme and working in partnership with employers to help fill vacancies.The successful candidate will:Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with new and existing employers to identify and generate job vacanciesSupport a small caseload of participants with employability and in-work supportWork with Employment Coaches and other staff to ensure candidates are appropriately matched to employer vacancies and prepared for interviewCreate and deliver employer-related information sessionsManage a comprehensive recruitment offer and process to meet business need and contract outcomes.We are looking for an individual who has the drive and enthusiasm to make a positive impact on the labour market prospects of residents who are now being impacted by the Covid 19 lockdown and subsequent economic downturn. It is essential to have a clear andfull understanding of the local labour market and the support available to residents through existing programmes and services. You should have experience in building and cultivating excellent working relationships with employers, colleagues and participantsand stakeholders. Proven experience of supporting workless people into employment, excellent customer service skills and a performance-driven approach to meeting targets are essential.The post will be managed by Northumberland Councils Learning and Skills team and you will work on an agile basis to optimise performance and be able to travel locally and regionally.We are offering:- A starting salary of £25,419. (Salary range is £25,419 - £28,226 pay award pending)- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision- Flexible working arrangements (subject to meeting business need)Essential requirements- Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.For further information about this vacancy, please contact Vanessa Laing for an informal discussion.Contact details: E: .uk For a copy of the job description/ person specification please see the supporting documents.We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email .uk with your name and the job titleyou have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enableyou to attend an interview please also let the team know.