Primary Objective: To establish and maintain effective partnerships with employers, facilitating the successful placement and retention of our participants into sustainable employment. Key Relationships/Interactions Internal Employment Coaches: Work closely with Employment Coaches to understand participants' needs and aspirations, share vacancy information, coordinate job placements, and ensure participants receive necessary support. Maintain regular communication to tailor job opportunities to participants' specific skills and goals. Regional Employer Manager: Collaborate to develop and implement local engagement plans, focusing on expanding employer partnerships within the region and aligning strategies with organisational goals. Support outreach and engagement initiatives to enhance employment opportunities. Business Managers: Maintain strong relationships to understand office activities and participants' needs. Collaborate to build and implement Local Employer Engagement Plans (LEEPs), engaging local employers and aligning job opportunities with participants' skills. Other Teams (as relevant): Engage with other teams, such as marketing and skills, to ensure a cohesive approach to participant placement and employer engagement. External Local Employers: Engage to understand their recruitment needs and align them with the skills of our participants. Develop and maintain strong relationships to facilitate successful job placements and long-term partnerships. National Employers: Work with those who have a presence in the local area to explore opportunities for participants and build relationships to ensure awareness of the local talent pool. Employment Networks and Chambers of Commerce: Participate to build connections and stay informed about local labour market trends, leveraging relationships to identify new employer partners and opportunities for participants. Key Responsibilities The Employer Services Consultant will partner with employers across various sectors to assess workforce needs and develop tailored strategies. Responsibilities include: Account Management: Manage employer accounts ensuring professional management and accurate system updates regarding employer and participant interactions. Opportunity Development: Identify and leverage needs to develop new employment opportunities, advising on effective recruitment techniques. KPI Achievement: Focus on achieving KPIs related to job outcomes and employer satisfaction through successful placements and high service levels. Communication and Collaboration: Communicate job opportunities to employment coaches and teams to enhance participants' employability. Employer Engagement Coordination: Plan and execute job fairs and employer events aligned with the employment goals of participants and local employer requirements. Labour Market Insight: Maintain understanding of local labour market and industry trends to inform sector-specific skill training delivery. Promotion of Social Value: Promote the social value of hiring participants, contributing to community impact and broader social outcomes. Essential/Desirable Skills, Knowledge and Experience Essential: Proven ability to build relationships with employers, managing accounts professionally and aligning with workforce development needs. Experience with effective recruitment techniques to support job placements. Strong communication skills to convey opportunities to teams. Success in achieving KPIs related to job outcomes and employer satisfaction. In-depth knowledge of local labour markets and trends. Desirable: Experience in supported employment. Background in developing training and managing employment-related projects. Strong negotiation skills. Familiarity with account management systems. Adaptability to changing labour market conditions. Knowledge of social value principles.