Liaison Officer (Industry)
- Location
- School Based/Home Working
- Reference
- BG11525
- Salary
- Grade 5 (£23,080 - £25,991) - 37 hours per week
- Contractual Status
- Fixed Term
- Date
- 31st September 2022
- Job Type
- External
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The successful candidate will have experience of undertaking similar roles, working in comparable settings and with a passionate interest in this area of work.
Principal Accountabilities include:
- To develop and maintain effective relationships with the business community in Blaenau Gwent.
- To be the interface between Blaenau Gwent Council, key business sectors and other stakeholders in promoting and supporting local employment/skills related (current and future) opportunities.
- Engaging with businesses to identify employment requirements/associated skills gaps; and utilise this information to inform the project delivery, preparing residents (children and young people) for prospective opportunities.
- To utilise and maintain appropriate database(s) and/or CRMs to track business offer/requirements and cross reference with stakeholder need/delivery (e.g. individuals, schools, employment agencies); monitoring associated outcomes.
- Work with key partners (including Careers Wales) to prepare residents (children, young people) to meet identified current and future employment needs.
- Co-ordinate and facilitate links between the business community and service users; using innovative and engaging methods.
- To organise, deliver and attend events and activities; encouraging business engagement, active participation and commitment where relevant.
The position carries an Approved Casual Car User Allowance therefore access to a vehicle for work purposes is a requirement.
Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.
Closing Date: 28.01.21
Interview Date: January 2021
- Job Description Download
- JD_Liaison_Officer_Jan_21.pdf
- Closing Date
- 28/01/2021
