Employer Engagement OfficerCouncil

Employer Engagement Officer 

• Work base: Aberystwyth/Cardigan (working across Ceredigion)
  Fixed-term until 31 December 2027 (with the potential for extension, subject to funding) 

Help people into work. Build relationships that make a difference.

 Futureworks is Pembrokeshire County Council's employability and skills service, delivering high-quality employment, skills and progression programmes that help people overcome barriers to work and achieve sustainable employment across Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and results-driven Employer Engagement Officer to join our team, working across Ceredigion to develop strong relationships with employers and create opportunities for people seeking employment.

The role will primarily support delivery of the DWP Restart Scheme, which has been extended until June 2028, providing intensive employment support to people who have been unemployed for an extended period. Working closely with local businesses, training providers and employment advisers, you will help connect employers with motivated candidates while supporting local workforce growth.

 

About the role

As an Employer Engagement Officer, you will build and maintain productive employer partnerships, identify recruitment opportunities, and help participants move into sustainable employment. You'll work in a fast-paced, target-focused environment where relationship building, commercial awareness and excellent communication skills are essential.

 

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and grow relationships with local, regional and national employers.
• Generate sustainable job opportunities, vacancies and work placements that meet employer needs and participant aspirations.
• Promote Futureworks' employability programmes and employer services across Ceredigion.
• Contribute to the delivery of the Employer Engagement Strategy, identifying opportunities to expand employer networks and support business growth.
• Work closely with Employability Advisers and programme teams to understand participant skills, match candidates to vacancies and identify future recruitment needs.
• Develop talent pipelines by working with employers to understand emerging skills shortages and growth sectors.
• Maintain accurate employer records and performance information to support contractual targets and outcomes. 

About you

We're looking for someone who is confident building relationships, enjoys working with businesses and is motivated by achieving positive outcomes. 

You will ideally have experience in:

• Employer engagement, recruitment, business development, sales or account management.
• Working in a target-driven environment.
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
• Matching people to employment opportunities and delivering excellent customer service.

 A strong understanding of the Ceredigion labour market, local employers and regional economic priorities will be a distinct advantage.

 A full driving licence and access to transport are essential, as regular travel throughout Ceredigion is required.

 This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding
 
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

  

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Position type: Fixed Term