Business & Partnerships Officer

We are seeking a proactive and strategic Business & Partnerships Officer to join our Sustainable Communities team in Blackburn. This pivotal role focuses on building strong relationships with local employers to secure employment, training, and work placement opportunities for our community.

Requirements

• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• Proven track record of employer engagement and relationship management with results
• Experience of successfully brokering work experience, apprenticeships, traineeships and supported employment opportunities for employability programme clients
• Experience of working with clients aged 18+ years
• Knowledge of the local labour market & employers
• Knowledge & understanding of local, regional and national priorities in the employment/employability sector

Benefits

• Starting Salary of £32,669
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 over 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies
• Wide range of professional, and personal development training opportunities
• Attractive pension scheme
• A range of financial, health and lifestyle benefits including cycle to work, vehicle leasing and financial advice