Employability Officer

Role Overview

We are seeking an Employability Officer based in Cardiff and Barry to join a well-established employment and skills organization. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary between £25,000 and £27,000 per annum with standard Monday to Friday working hours, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (35 hours weekly). The purpose of this role is to foster strong employer relationships that create lasting job opportunities and quality work placements for young people and unemployed adults.

Key Responsibilities

• Identifying and securing sustainable employment and work placement opportunities across Cardiff and Barry.
• Developing new business relationships and refining employer networks within the local communities.
• Understanding specific recruitment demands of employers and effectively matching suitable participants with available vacancies.
• Ensuring quality and compliance through completion of health and safety appraisals and risk assessments for placements.
• Collecting evidence related to job starts and supporting participants in overcoming barriers to maintain employment.
• Monitoring local labour market patterns and representing the organization at relevant career and marketing events.

Candidate Profile

• Experience engaging with young people and unemployed adults to support their employment journey.
• Proven track record in sourcing and securing sustainable jobs or work placements.
• Strong skills in business development, relationship management, communication, negotiation, and networking.
• Ability to manage workload effectively across multiple locations (Cardiff and Barry).
• Confidence to act as a public representative of the organization at various events.
• Commitment to completing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check funded by the employer and registering with the Education Workforce Council.

Benefits and Perks

• Salary between £25,000 and £27,000 annually.
• Permanent full-time role with Monday to Friday daytime hours (35 hours/week).
• 30 days of annual leave, increasing with seniority.
• Healthcare scheme participation.
• Discounts on retail and gym memberships.
• Profit-sharing plan and life insurance.
• Employee recognition awards and long-service acknowledgements.

Additional Information

Applicants should be motivated by combining commercial skills with social impact, looking to make a genuine difference by connecting employers with local talent. Early applications are advised as the position may be filled upon identifying suitable candidates. The organization champions equality, diversity, and inclusion, offering reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.