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Islington Council

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Address: Islington Council; 222 Upper Street; London; N1 1XR
Contact Number: 020 7527 2000

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Cyf: CWB/0124/002-A ID y swydd wag: 5995141

iWork Employer Engagement Officer (Apprenticeships)

Closed for applications on: 12-Chwef-2024 00:05

Statws y swydd wag: Closed

Closed for applications on: 12-Chwef-2024 00:05

Lleoliad

Gwefan: Islington Town Hall, London N1 1XR
Cyfeiriad: upper street
Tref: london
Cod post: N1 1XR
Major / Minor Region: Llundain

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Contract

Cyfnod Penodol: 13 mis (till March 31st 2025)

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Llawnamser
Rhan-amser
Rhannu swydd
Gweithio hyblyg

35 awr yr wythnos (will consider 28- 35 or job share)

Cyflog

Cyflog: £42,855 - £44,862 per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Gradd: (PO2, scp 31-33)

Arbenigedd

Prif leoliad: employment support

Our mission

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

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Act as the strategic lead in working with anchor institutions and l to strengthen the understanding of apprenticeships and work based learning as a strategy to address workforce challenges, and promote these as destinations for unemployed adults and school leavers, to increase the number of Islington residents who take up an apprenticeship and progress along a vocational pathway.

Develop innovative solutions to engage anchor employers to create new apprenticeship opportunities, through encouraging larger employers to work with their supply chains as well as look at their own workforce skills gaps and aging workforce risks focusing on SMEs and employers who do not traditionally offer apprenticeships particularly in high occupational growth sectors

Work strategically across sectors anchors and their contractors in the borough, engaging with employers, schools, youth providers, training providers to ensure that a consistent, high quality apprenticeship offer is developed that meets the needs of employers, responds to local labour market requirements and offers progression linked to the curriculum offered in Islington schools.

Lead on the establishment and development of strong working relationships and clear partnerships with key employers to identify and generate pathways to employment.
Oversee the design and brokerage of a range of opportunities for vulnerable people across key local opportunities , in particular pre apprenticeships taster activities, and apprenticeship opportunities.
Work closely with employers and council colleagues to ensure that opportunities are appropriate, flexible and accessible, and designed to meet the needs of both employers and local residents .
Ensure that iWork apprenticeships caseworker is supporting clients to identify the best next steps, and is supporting them through an effective preparation process, providing good quality feedback and support where unsuccessful, and in work support where successful .
Where appropriate, broker bespoke opportunities based upon the individual needs of local growth sectors and anchor institution employers engaged in the programme.
Work across the directorate and other council departments to develop a deeper understanding of the local labour market and training providers, , and identify opportunities for joint working with colleagues.
Work with our sector leads, and ensure that all caseworkers are promoting apprenticeship opportunities as appropriate to clients through an effective preparation process, and that good quality feedback is available.
Forecast upcoming opportunities and proactively develop innovative approaches to supporting employers to recruit better locally, through identifying alternative recruitment methods and advocating for the standards recommended by the Employment Commission.
Ensure that both applicants and employers are properly supported, that health and safety measures and other considerations have been appropriately applied and support employers in preparing training/career plans. Provide good quality feedback and advocacy where appropriate
Support with the writing of bids to bring external funding into the borough to develop the work of the team further
Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the impact of interventions and the work of the service to ensure continuous improvements are made

It is the policy of Islington Council that no user of service, present or future employee or job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their sex, perceived or actual sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion or belief, age, creed, colour, nationality, national origin, ethnic origin, or disability, or on the grounds of their association with someone in one of these groups; nor is disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. We welcome applications from Black and Minority Ethnic candidates and acknowledge our responsibility to mitigate against racial discrimination. 

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are also committed to flexible working and will consider requests where possible.

Islington Council also operates random drug or alcohol testing for safety critical roles or for where there may be just cause.

To apply for this position please use the online application process. Please note that the council only accepts online applications, no CVs or alternative forms of applications are accepted. If you are unable to use the online process please contact the Recruitment team on 020 7527 2155 or e-mail [email protected]

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Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Manyleb y person

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol

Experience of working with Employers and a good understanding of their operational needs.
Experience of working directly with Training providers to negotiate appropriate delivery and accessible courses
Experience of working within partnerships, maintaining and developing them across multi-disciplinary agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol

Ability to negotiate and advocate for best practice with partners who may have different drivers . Persistence and commitment is a key attribute needed.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member, use initiative and be self-motivated within agreed time constraints.
Ability to think creatively and in a solution focused, analysing issues and reaching creative solutions. Ability to balance this with a practical application , strong attention to detail and an understanding of the key stages required for a successful programme of work
Understanding of the barriers faced by certain communities to employment in roles that involve personal care
Willingness to work with flexibility to travel to areas and venues and support clients at flexible hours including some evenings and weekends to meet the needs of residents.