We have a new and exciting role that has become available for our client who are based in Harlow.

They are seeking an engaging and enthusiastic Employment Engagement Officer who will work alongside students and employers, promoting good working relationships and opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in a similar role to give guidance and support to students and give them valued work experience and life skills.

The working hours for this role are 37 per week and it is a term time only position.

Key duties;

• Work with the Head of School and leadership team to create an educational experience for the students which prepares them for the world of work.
• Drive a workplace learning curriculum which prepares young people for their range of future possibilities.
• Promote the Academy to a range of audiences including businesses, families and schools.
• With the Head of School, develop strategic direction for developing workplace skills as the Academy grows.
• Develop relationships with partner businesses to create opportunities for students to experience work and access careers.
• Act as main contact with partner businesses, ensuring clear communication routes.
• Ensure that partner businesses fully understand their role and our expectations.
• Ensure that safeguarding arrangements are in place with partner businesses (eg risk assessments, child protection procedures).
• Implement effective systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of student experience with employers and give feedback as appropriate to improve provision.
• Implement effective systems for tracking businesses’ recruitment needs and identifying and recommending appropriate students.
• Develop strong links with a range of organisations which are focused on promoting the Academy and links between businesses and education.
• Act as Educational Visits Coordinator (EVC) for the Academy, ensuring that we comply with national and Local Authority requirements.
• Deliver sessions to students to prepare them for workplace experiences and ensure that they understand the Workplace Skills.
• Design and implement methods of monitoring, evaluating and reporting student progress against the Workplace Skills.
• Co-ordinate transport and logistics for students and staff to access workplace learning activities.
• Develop an inclusive and supportive approach so that all young people feel supported in their learning and able to voice concerns.
• Work with the SENCO to ensure appropriate support for vulnerable students and those with additional needs so that they can access the benefits of workplace learning.
• Work in partnership with parents/carers ensuring that they have full information about workplace learning activities for their children and that communication is clear.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply.