About The Role

Are you passionate about creating opportunities for underrepresented individuals to thrive in the tech, creative and science industries? Do you have a knack for building bridges between businesses, job seekers, and training providers? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

About Us:

The LIFT programme operates across Islington, Camden, Hackney, and Tower Hamlets. Our mission is clear: to empower local residents from diverse backgrounds to gain the skills, secure employment, and establish businesses in the thriving knowledge economy. From digital innovation to life sciences and creative ventures, we're dedicated to fostering inclusivity and driving meaningful change. Launched in 2021, LIFT has supported over 370 local people into paid employment, helped over 200 startups to launch and grow their businesses, and has recently been shortlisted for the prestigious LGC Awards.

About the Role:

As our Employer Engagement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in realising our vision. You'll be at the forefront of brokering job, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities with businesses ranging from global giants to microbusinesses in key sectors such as tech, life sciences, and creative industries. Your efforts will directly contribute to upskilling disadvantaged residents, paving their way to success in the knowledge economy.

**Please note this is a maternity cover, until the current end of the programme’s funding period in March 2025**

Responsibilities:

Broker new employment opportunities and training programmes for underrepresented individuals.
Coordinate with borough teams and training providers for seamless delivery.
Provide support to applicants and maintain quality placements.
Cultivate relationships with stakeholders to raise awareness and engagement.

Requirements:

Proven experience in employer engagement or similar roles.
Strong negotiation and communication skills.
Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and training pathways.
Passion for promoting inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

Please note this is a maternity cover, until the current end of the programme’s funding period in March 2025 in the first instance

How to Apply:

If you're ready to make a difference and drive change in local communities, we want to hear from you! For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Hamish Mackay

Senior Programme Manager

[email protected]

About You

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

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.

Watch our video to hear more about our mission and how you can help us achieve it from the Leader of the Council, Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz.

Recruitment information

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. 

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. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a basic DBS check, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

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.

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