Employer Engagement Officer - Inside IR35 - £28 per hour - Ilford

A government body is seeking an experienced Employer Engagement Officer to contribute to the organisation's objectives, particularly in relation to employment skills and enterprise provision.

Duties will include:

• Providing one-to-one information, advising and guiding and group sessions on matters associated with employment, skills and enterprise.
• Developing strong relationships with health professionals and employers to achieve better employment outcomes for clients.

Based in the Ilford area, East London. This is a contract role for an initial 20 weeks (36 hours per week) from approximately 3rd November, paying £28.70 per hour, less deductions for insurance, taxes and umbrella company charges (PAYE £22.41 per hour). The closing date is Wednesday, 22nd October.

To be suitable for this role, you must have proven experience in a Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator, Recruitment Consultant, HR Generalist, Employer Engagement Officer or similar role in a complex organisation, ideally a borough or council. Experience of the following is essential:

• Effectively manage a specified caseload of clients referred to Work Redbridge with multiple and complex barriers to employment to achieve targets and sustainable job outcomes.
• Completing detailed holistic initial assessments using IPS or SEQF principles to understand wider barriers to employment including health and general well-being, basic skills and entitlement to benefits.
• Applying effective coaching and motivating skills to move clients into sustainable work or training.
• Offering broader advice and information on money management, better off calculations, childcare and housing support.