6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Employer Engagement Advisor (EEA) will support residents who have been out of work for extended periods by engaging with local businesses, partners and agencies to source sustainable employment opportunities. • The role involves developing employer relationships, promoting clients, delivering employability support (including IPS and SEQF models), and contributing to job fairs, recruitment events and wider employability initiatives delivered by the Economic Development & Skills team. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Source and secure employment opportunities, work tasters and working interviews for BBE clients. • Conduct employer engagement activities, including calls, visits, canvassing and online meetings. • Support employers with recruitment through CV matching, shortlisting and arranging interviews or assessment sessions. • Develop new employer relationships and maintain existing partnerships through effective account management. • Attend job fairs, employer events and networking activities to expand vacancy pipelines. • Deliver IPS and SEQF employment support models in line with fidelity standards. • Collaborate with Employment Advisors to promote clients via the BBE Talent Pool and direct marketing. • Maintain accurate records of vacancies, employer contacts, interviews and job outcomes. • Stay up to date with employment legislation and local labour market trends. • Meet performance targets and identify risks impacting programme outcomes. • Comply with GDPR, FOI and safeguarding policies at all times. Skills/Experience: • Proven experience in employer engagement, recruitment, employability support or business development. • Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. • Experience sourcing vacancies and matching candidates to roles. • Ability to market clients effectively to employers. • Knowledge of employment legislation and local labour market conditions. • Ability to work to targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Strong communication skills – face to face, telephone, email and MS Teams. • Good organisational and record-keeping abilities. • Experience delivering or understanding IPS and/or Supported Employment models (advantageous). • Competent in attending and coordinating employer events, job fairs and community activities. • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. Additional Information: • The closing date: 24/11/2025. • Location: Civic Offices, Bexleyheath (on site). • Hours: 36 per week.