This is a fixed term position required for 37 hours per week until 31/03/2019 (the post is expected to be extended to 31/03/2020 subject to final approval by Welsh Government).
Jobshare or part-time working arrangements will be considered.
Employer Liaison / Work Placement Officers will be expected to develop effective and sustained working relationships with micro businesses, sole traders and other employers to secure appropriate work based training and employability opportunities for participants.
You will identify employment opportunities for participants whilst actively promoting the services of the programme to a wide range of stakeholders. You will have responsibility for liaising with employers to source vacancies and opportunities as well as provide in-work support for participants.
You will have responsibility for identifying and establishing contacts with local employers through innovative outreach and marketing activities to promote the promote the Programme, its services and the benefits of recruiting its participants.
You will work collaboratively with other employer liaison functions both internally and externally to ensure a co-ordinated and strategic approach to developing and maintaining successful employer relations and opportunities for participants.
You will provide a flexible, high quality service, working in partnership with Communities for Work, and will be expected to work as part of an integrated team.
The post holder will hold a full driving licence and have access to transport.
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
We request that all applicants submit online applications. If you are unable to do this please contact the Recruitment Administrator as early as possible on 01437 776358.
If you are an existing user, please ensure you are logged in to your account prior to starting an application form.
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and will not be treated any less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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