Job Title: Employer Engagement Manager
Salary: £40,523 - £43,648 per annum
35 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester.
Team: Skills & Employability
Fixed Term Contract: April 2030
Make a real difference in Worcestershire.
We’re looking for a motivated, people‑centredindividualto help drive employer engagement for our DWP Connect to Work programme. You’ll play a key role in championing the programme by building strong, positive relationships with local employers, creating opportunities such as jobs, apprenticeships and work experience placements, and promoting inclusive recruitment practices across Worcestershire. You’llcollaborate with partners including the Worcestershire Growth Hub and the DWP, helping to make Worcestershire a place where everyone can access good employment.
Main Activities & Responsibilities
The postholder will lead employer engagement for the Connect to Work programme, developing and delivering a business engagement plan aligned with programme targets. They will build strong, long‑term relationships with employers across Worcestershire, creating opportunities including vacancies, apprenticeships and work experience that support participants into sustainable employment.
Working closely with the team, they will model high‑quality account management and represent Connect to Work at business forums and networking events, promoting supported employment, inclusive recruitment and workforce diversity.
They will collaborate with the wider team to support employer engagement, facilitate training for employers, maintain accurate CRM records, support networking events, manage team members and contribute to partnership events and cross‑team working.
If you’re passionate about helping others succeed and enjoy building strong relationships, we’d love you to join our team.
For further information please contact: (Jayne Wilson - jwilson1@worcestershire.gov.uk)
Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
* Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
Some of these offers include:
* Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
* Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
* Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
* Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Friday 17th April
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 29th April
Attached documents
C2W EE Mgr Feb 26.docx
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