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, highly 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: The Employment and Skills Officer will support employment engagement activities, working closely with businesses, training providers, and stakeholders to promote skills development and job opportunities. The role involves partnership working, organising events, and supporting local employment initiatives. Responsibilities: Deliver employment engagement activities within the community Build and maintain relationships with businesses, employers, and training providers Support and attend job fairs and stakeholder engagement events Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners Promote employment, skills, and training opportunities Support partnership working initiatives from the Civic Centre and within the community Essentials : Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience working with employers, training providers, or similar partners Ability to organise and support events such as job fairs Proactive and self-motivated approach to work Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires an Enhanced DBS Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1714932