Location
Covering Central and West London

Hours
Permanent Full Time - 37.5 hours per week

Salary
£31,930 per annum

About the Role
As our Employer Engagement Consultant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of an exciting new programme by developing strong employer relationships and creating accessible employment, work experience and progression opportunities for participants. You will work collaboratively with a diverse range of employers to understand their workforce needs, identify suitable vacancies, develop work tasters and work trials, whilst driving and promoting inclusive recruitment practices, flexible working and reasonable adjustments that support participants to move closer to work.

Your responsibilities will include building and maintaining strong relationships with employers on a local, regional and national basis across various sectors; identifying employment, work experience, volunteering, sector-based and progression opportunities that align with participant goals and aspirations; proactively engaging employers to understand recruitment needs and match suitable participants to available opportunities; promoting inclusive recruitment practices, accessibility, flexible working and reasonable adjustments; supporting employers to understand participant strengths, skills and potential to challenge misconceptions and reduce barriers to employment; coordinating interviews, recruitment events, employer presentations, workplace visits and other engagement activities; working closely with Advisors, Team Leaders and Partnership & Engagement Managers to match appropriate opportunities; supporting participants through the recruitment process including employer introductions, interview preparation and transition into employment; monitoring vacancy conversion, employer engagement activity and employment outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement; and representing Ingeus at employer forums, networking events and stakeholder meetings to promote the service professionally and positively.

Company Description
Ingeus is a leading human services provider helping people, business and communities thrive through employment, skills and health & wellbeing services. We are a trusted partner to government and industry delivering services that create positive social impact and transform lives.

Additional Information
At Ingeus, we’ve spent time listening to our employees to build our benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the opportunity to salary trade extra; EAP Support programme available 24/7 with access to 6 counselling sessions; Private Medical Insurance; Eyecare vouchers with help to purchase new glasses; Life assurance; Online discount shopping via Perks at Work; Cycle to Work scheme; Season ticket loan; Up to two days each year dedicated to Community Giving (Volunteering); Access to Salary Finance including financial education and advice; The opportunity to buy extra perks such as Critical Illness Cover and dental insurance; and Long Service Awards.

Our culture is built on treating everyone with dignity, ensuring every individual feels valued, respected and recognised for their contribution. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you require any support or adjustments during the application or interview process, we are here to listen and work with you to find the best approach. Please note that we may shortlist and conduct interviews before the closing date and may close this role early if sufficient applications are received.

Experience
- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding KPIs and company targets
- Experience generating employment, recruitment, business development or progression opportunities
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Confidence in using data to inform activity and decision making
- Experience using CRM, case management or similar systems to maintain accurate records

About You
- Ability to adapt communication styles to meet employer needs with strong presentation skills
- Experience working in employability, recruitment, sales, skills, health, wellbeing or community-based services is desirable
- Knowledge of local labour market trends, employer recruitment practices and growth sectors is advantageous
- Experience supporting people facing barriers to employment, health conditions, disabilities or additional support needs
- Experience organising employer events, job fairs, networking activities or sector-based opportunities
- Commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and accessible recruitment practices with employers
- Experience working within commissioned, contract-led or publicly funded service environments is preferred

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, relevant experience and skills as outlined above are essential.