The job exists to co-ordinate an open-access Employment Plus service which will assist individuals in addressing barriers to finding and sustaining employment or in becoming digitally included.

Key Responsibilities:

The role of Employment Development Co-ordinator involves identifying, developing, securing and helping sustain appropriate work opportunities for unemployed persons within the local community. As the post holder you will be responsible for engaging, training and managing a team of volunteers. In addition to this you will manage developing and maintaining close working partnerships with Homelessness Services, Community Services and Corps, to support those in the community experiencing unemployment.

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Knowledge of the local labour market and significant experience in Employer Engagement
• Experience in delivering high quality services to people suffering from unemployment
• Proven ability to be self-directing, planning and prioritising own work load
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal

Applications will be shortlisted on a weekly basis

In order to complete your application please download and read the advert, job description & person specification.

In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role, please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement.