Job Ref: 213660349

Date: 2021-04-30 16:24:10

Apply Now

Engagement Officer

An exciting position has become available for an Engagement Officer to join a friendly team covering both Bedfordshire and Northampton. The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week and will earn £23,000-£25,000 per annum.  the candidate must hold a full UK Drivers License and have their own vehicle.

Workpays is a well-respected training provider with multiple divisions that supply training and supportive programmes to businesses, individuals and educational establishments.

Workpays believe that ‘small changes make a real difference’ and this is non more evident than their outstanding record in working with those who are out of work or are looking for some training, to take them to the next stage in their lives.

Workpays regularly invest in their people in order to make sure that they are providing the very best service to those they help.

If you are passionate about helping others less-advantaged on their career journey, then please do not hesitate to click apply. 

Role Requirements

The main objectives of the role will be to engage with referring agencies to source participants; to engage employers, education establishments and other providers to source placements and vacancies; and to support a caseload of participants from induction through to sustained progression.

Successful track record of recruitment and/or sales
Proven track record of exceeding targets
Knowledge of local young people networks
Driving Licence and access to vehicle
Tenacious, not afraid of cold calling, door knocking and knock backs
Extremely enthusiastic and energetic
Personable and able to communicate easily
Self-Motivated and can work on own Initiative
Team player
Flexible and adaptable
Target driven
Attention to detail and compliance requirements
Role Responsibilities

Source eligible referrals on to programmes
Source placement opportunities and vacancies, in line with the contracts
Source work placements for participants in line with their individual action plan
Source progressions for participants in line with their individual action plan
Work co-operatively with team colleagues to ensure appropriate case management
Complete all data collection necessary and ensure the IT system relevant to the contract is managed and updated ‘real time’.
Network and engage in outreach activities to promote the provision
Provide 1:1, group work guidance and support to participants
At all times operating within the requirements of the data management and security policies & procedures.
Maintain management information and administration records on employers and participants
Manage a caseload of participants, which includes recording information on progress and monitoring outcomes to ensure progression
Work collaboratively with employer and delivery staff, to develop the provision and support participants to achieve their agreed goals
Share expertise and skills with other Workpays delivery staff to enhance delivery and develop programmes
Undertake training and development, as agreed with the line manager.
Play an active role in developing a positive image of Workpays and representing Workpays as required at meetings.
Company:

With regional offices in Derby, Droitwich, Chesterfield, Sheffield, Coventry, Leicester, Kettering and Wolverhampton, Workpays are perfectly placed to offer professional training and employability support across the whole of the Midlands.

Why should you apply?

To join a fantastic company
To become part of a great team
To showcase your knowledge and skill set
If you’re the ideal candidate our client is looking for, please send your CV by clicking the APPLY button

Keywords: Engagement Broker, Recruitment, Sales, Young People Networks, 1:1, Data Management, Administration, Records, Training Provider

Apply Now