Employment Liaison Officer

Job description

Post No. POSN005347 - Employment Liaison Officer

Are you passionate about connecting people to employment opportunities?

Newport City Council is seeking a motivated and dynamic Employment Liaison Officer to join its Work & Skills team. This exciting role provides an opportunity to work directly with local businesses, employers and partner organisations to create sustainable employment opportunities for residents facing barriers to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employers across Newport.
• Identify employment, apprenticeship, traineeship, placement and volunteering opportunities.
• Promote employability programmes and engage with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with Jobcentre Plus, Careers Wales and training providers.
• Monitor and report programme performance and outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience of engaging with employers and coordinating employment opportunities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real difference to people's lives.
• Work within a supportive team environment.
• Access ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Help shape employment opportunities across Newport.

This is a fixed-term post until 31 March 2027.

For further information please contact Darren Draper ([email protected])

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd