Engagement & Employment Officer

Engagement & Employment Officer
Manchester
Up to £29,000
Full Time, Temporary (6 months)
The Role:
We are recruiting for an Engagement & Employment Officer who will play a dual role: actively building partnerships to generate referrals and managing a caseload of job seekers as they move towards sustainable employment. You will be central to both community outreach and direct support, helping individuals overcome personal barriers and take steps into work.

Duties:

• Proactively develop strong relationships with partner organisations, job centres, community groups, and referral agencies to generate a pipeline of suitable referrals.
• Promote the employability programme through outreach activities, stakeholder meetings, networking events, and community engagement.
• Manage a personal caseload of job seekers, providing tailored support throughout their journey, from referral and onboarding to employment and beyond.
• Conduct initial assessments to understand each individual’s needs, aspirations, and barriers to work.
• Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure appropriate interventions, training, and support are provided.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement activity, referrals, and client progress using internal systems.
• Be the main point of contact for both partner organisations and job seekers, ensuring smooth communication and a positive experience throughout the process.

Required Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to confidently liaise with a wide range of stakeholders and job seekers.
• Experience presenting programmes clearly and engagingly in both formal and informal settings.
• Demonstrable ability to build and sustain productive relationships with external partners and internal teams.
• Experience in caseload management, ideally within employability, community engagement, or support services.
• A passion for supporting people to overcome barriers, grow in confidence, and achieve their employment goals.
• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

If this sounds like the perfect role for you then please submit your CV.

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