Employer Engagement Officer

at  ACT Training Ltd

PERSON SPECIFICATION

What we are looking for

EXPERIENCE

Experience of providing advice and guidance to young people (youth or young adults).
Experience of business development practices and generating new business opportunities (learner starts, placements and progression opportunities).

QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

Good level of Math and English (spoken and written) (GCSE C or above)

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent IT Skills with programs such as Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
Well organised.
Team player with ability to work on own initiative.
Willingness to undertake personal & professional development in relation to your role and business needs.

You will work with our tutors, employers and other stakeholders to create and promote real opportunities for our Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) learners. You will support our young people by providing relevant advice and guidance at multiple stages of the learner journey.
Taking on a multi-dimensional role, you will be responsible for employer engagement activities, providing learners with a variety of high-quality work-related experience and placement opportunities. In addition, you will also support the learners to positively progress at the end of their learning programme with us.
This role fits within the JGW+ department reporting to the World of Work Manager.
ACT is committed to promoting the Welsh language for both staff and learners, and whilst it is not considered essential criteria, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role.