Employment and Skills Officer

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Walsall to assist with the appointment of an Employment and Skills Officer , on a 3-month contract , likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay: £21.20 - £29.31 per hour Summary: Lead employer engagement activities within a high-performing Employment and Skills Team, supporting the delivery of successful initiatives such as Walsall Works . Focus on building strong partnerships with employers, training providers, and stakeholders to create opportunities for local unemployed residents and deliver positive employment outcomes. Responsibilities: Qualifications: - Lead and coordinate engagement with employers, partners, and training providers - Build and maintain strong relationships to identify job and training opportunities - Represent the service at job fairs, employer visits, and partnership events - Analyse labour market trends and economic data to inform service delivery - Design and support tailored recruitment and workforce development solutions - Work collaboratively to deliver employability programmes and achieve outcomes - Degree-level education or equiva...