Employment and Skills Officer

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 02/04/2026

Job Information

Work Experience 1-3 years

Human Resources

City Walsall

Province Walsall

Postal Code WS1

Job Description

3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• The Employment and Skills Officer will play a key role in delivering Walsall Council's employability initiatives, particularly the Walsall Works programme.
• The post holder will lead on employer engagement, partnership development, and labour market intelligence to support unemployed residents into sustainable employment.
• The role requires strong relationship building skills, project coordination experience and the ability to design tailored recruitment and skills solutions based on local economic needs.
• The position is primarily office based at the Civic Centre, with regular travel for partnership working, events, employer visits and job fairs.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Lead and coordinate engagement activities with local employers, partner organisations and training providers.
• Promote employment initiatives and identify suitable opportunities for programme participants.
• Build strong, enduring relationships with businesses and stakeholders to support recruitment and workforce development.
• Gather, analyse and interpret labour market intelligence to shape service delivery.
• Design bespoke employer recruitment solutions and contribute to skills development initiatives.
• Support the delivery of Council employment programmes, including Walsall Works, ensuring high-quality outcomes for unemployed residents.
• Represent the Council at job fairs, business events and partnership meetings.
• Ensure accurate reporting, monitoring and compliance with programme requirements.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure effective project delivery.

Skills/Experience:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Proven experience in employer engagement, partnership working or stakeholder management.
• Strong background in project coordination and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to interpret labour market data and use insights to inform service delivery.
• Experience of working with training providers, employers, or within employability programmes.
• Ability to motivate, engage and empower partners and participants.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Confident in representing the Council at public events and business meetings.

Additional Information:

• Location: Civic Centre, Walsall + regular travel for partnership working employer visits, job fairs and training provider engagement.