Employment & Skills Engagement Officer - Lifelong Learning and Skills

We are looking to recruit an Employment & Skills Engagement Officer - Lifelong Learning and Skills to join our Schools, Lifelong Learning & Culture service. About the role Lead the development, coordination and delivery of employer, community and multi-agency engagement activity across Lifelong Learning and Skills. Strengthen partnerships that support employability, learning and progression pathways for adults and young people in Ceredigion. Drive engagement through targeted outreach, events, marketing and data informed approaches to increase participation, improve learner and employer experiences, and ensure provision meets local labour market needs., We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role's key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us. In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages. We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.
  
  Educated to a degree level in marketing or public relations or have over 4 years' demonstrable appropriate experience at an equivalent level, you will have a good understanding of UK Government and Welsh Government projects or funding for employment support, post-16 education or training.
A strong background working with adults and young people across sectors such as education, health, housing, social care, or the voluntary sector is essential, as is experience organising or facilitating multi agency meetings, forums, promotional or engagement events. You will have experience developing marketing approaches and creating engaging promotional materials and social media posts and expertise in presenting complex information to external agencies and organisations. Due to the requirements of the role the successful candidate must have a level of Welsh fluency on appointment. Please see the person specification for the further details.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.What we offer Work-life balance Lifestyle savings scheme Generous employer pension scheme Cycle to work scheme Learning and developmentWhere you'll work Schools and Culture We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows: + School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education + Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology + Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice + Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support + School Admissions + Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum + Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants + Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes. + Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training Aberystwyth Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland. Read more