About the Team Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare's Country - but that's only half the story. We're also vibrant and modern with exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here. We are proud to be one of the strongest business bases in the UK. Working with the Careers and Enterprise Company, The Warwickshire Careers Hub and Warwickshire Skills Hub are supported to create a role which specifically links industry and careers activity strongly together. This is such an exciting time to join the team as we embark on a journey to create and deliver a whole host of different work streams, tackling many of the council’s key deliverables such the following: To maintain a strong economy with a well skilled population. To ensure there is a Career and progressive pathway of employment for all Warwickshire communities. About the Role The role of Careers Business Skills Support Advisor plays an important part in supporting businesses to acquire the talent needed to enable continued sustainability and growth in Warwickshire. This role is essential for the development of meaningful interactions between schools, industry & young people to promote an understanding of the Warwickshire employment landscape and career paths available to our young people. The Careers Business Skills Support Advisor will work alongside businesses, providing expert support to help shape their future roles and create showcase opportunities for young people and education settings. Key activities such as connecting industry career leaders and schools, supporting the development of an Enterprise Advisor and Corner Stone Employer network, and supporting industry classroom activity are just a few of the role’s priorities. Key Requirements The role of Careers Business Skills Support Advisor plays an important part in supporting businesses to acquire the talent needed to enable continued sustainability and growth in Warwickshire. This role is essential for the development of meaningful interactions between schools, industry & young people to promote an understanding of the Warwickshire employment landscape and career paths available to our young people. The Careers Business Skills Support Advisor will work alongside businesses, providing expert support to help shape their future roles and create showcase opportunities for young people and education settings. Key activities such as connecting industry career leaders and schools, supporting the development of an Enterprise Advisor and Corner Stone Employer network, and supporting industry classroom activity are just a few of the role’s priorities. Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them? At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund' The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. If you are applying for this role on a secondment basis please ensure you have permission from your line manager. For more information about the role please contact Vicki Haslam on vickihaslamwarwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: Midnight on Monday 10th February Interview date: week commencing 17th February Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayrollwarwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See? more