3 month contract role with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Employment and Skills Officer will play a key role in delivering Walsall Council’s employability initiatives, particularly the Walsall Works programme. • The post holder will lead on employer engagement, partnership development, and labour market intelligence to support unemployed residents into sustainable employment. • The role requires strong relationship‑building skills, project coordination experience and the ability to design tailored recruitment and skills solutions based on local economic needs. • The position is primarily office‑based at the Civic Centre, with regular travel for partnership working, events, employer visits and job fairs. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Lead and coordinate engagement activities with local employers, partner organisations and training providers. • Promote employment initiatives and identify suitable opportunities for programme participants. • Build strong, enduring relationships with businesses and stakeholders to support recruitment and workforce development. • Gather, analyse and interpret labour market intelligence to shape service delivery. • Design bespoke employer recruitment solutions and contribute to skills development initiatives. • Support the delivery of Council employment programmes, including Walsall Works, ensuring high-quality outcomes for unemployed residents. • Represent the Council at job fairs, business events and partnership meetings. • Ensure accurate reporting, monitoring and compliance with programme requirements. • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure effective project delivery. Skills/Experience: • Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience. • Proven experience in employer engagement, partnership working or stakeholder management. • Strong background in project coordination and relationship management. • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills. • Ability to interpret labour market data and use insights to inform service delivery. • Experience of working with training providers, employers, or within employability programmes. • Ability to motivate, engage and empower partners and participants. • Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail. • Confident in representing the Council at public events and business meetings. Additional Information: • Bi-Weekly Payments. • Pay Rate: £30.31 Umbrella. • Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00–17:30). • DBS: Enhanced DBS required. • Location: Civic Centre, Walsall regular travel for partnership working employer visits, job fairs and training provider engagement.