Employer Engagement Officer

Salary

Grade 8 Level 1 - 4 (£34,301 to £37,439 per annum)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Employment type

Fixed Term

Package

• Fixed Term: Expected end date: 31 March 2027

Job category/type

Administration, Business and Finance, City Development, Regeneration and Sustainability

Date posted

26/06/2026

Job reference

CITY005778

We are looking to appoint an experienced Employer Engagement Officer to join our Strategic Skills Team, which is based within the City Development Directorate
This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027
As the skills specialist, often working alongside the Council’s Business Growth Managers, you will bridge the gap between local businesses and the publicly-funded skills programmes and support that will help them to become more inclusive employers
You will have a strong grasp of York’s labour market challenges, with the ability to identify and engage businesses effectively. Drawing on your experience in business diagnostics, you’ll quickly understand an organisation’s workforce priorities and identify practical, tailored solutions to support them
Using your strong communication and organisational skills, you’ll plan, manage and deliver engaging presentations, talks and events for employers and intermediaries. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and partners throughout York & North Yorkshire to promote the support available to York’s businesses
Reporting to the Strategic Skills Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the service you provide meets delivery, reporting and performance requirements for the York & North Yorkshire Economic Inactivity Trailblazer Programme, as set by DWP and the Mayoral Combined Authority (as the accountable body)
We are looking for someone who can build relationships and absorb new information quickly. Credibility and confidence will be key in influencing and inspiring employers to adopt inclusive practices and create good work opportunities for people with health conditions who are economically inactive or at risk of becoming economically inactive
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language
If you are an internal candidate interested in applying for this job as a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your current line manager before submitting your application
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Alison Edeson, Strategic Skills Manager at [email protected] or on 07768 124792
Closing date: Sunday 12 July2023 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Thursday 23 or 24 July 2026