Get Set to be part of an ambitious team
Get Set UK is more than just an employment services or training provider; we're here to nurture potential and help people move towards a better tomorrow. We support people to make positive changes in their lives and believe people should be able to fulfil their potential, whatever their circumstances.
Right now we are looking for an Employer Relationship Consultant to join our team. We are looking for candidates who are willing to travel across Burnley.
As an Employer Relationship Consultant, you will be at the forefront of creating opportunities for our job-seeking customers. Your role will involve identifying and securing job placements by building strong relationships with employers. You will use your sales and account management skills to connect businesses with our customers, providing them with the support they need to succeed. By understanding employer needs and aligning them with our customers' skills, you will drive sustainable employment outcomes. Your ability to persuade and negotiate will be key in opening doors and creating pathways to employment for those we support.
Your impact:
Proactive Outreach: Engage in proactive outreach, cold and warm calling employers to secure interviews for our participants.
Sector Expertise: Understand various sectors, especially those offering entry-level employment, such as retail and hospitality.
Needs Analysis: Conduct thorough needs analysis and build strong connections between candidates and employers.
Employer Relationships: Cultivate and strengthen relationships with employers through consistent communication, including phone calls, emails, and meetings.
Business Development: Actively source employers through leads and cold calling, driving commercial growth.
Collaboration: Work closely with Employment Advisors to promote current vacancies and upcoming opportunities.
In-Work Support: Conduct regular in-work support calls with employers, tracking participants' progress in the workplace.
Disability Confident: Inspire employers to achieve the 'Disability Confident' award, supporting them on their journey to Level 1.
Awareness: Raise awareness among employers about our vision of equal opportunities and values.
Customer Recruitment Journey: Inspire customers into employment within our employer network, creating a precise and empowering recruitment journey.
Workshops: Hold employer-led workshops for our customers to prepare them for interviews.
Feedback: Provide quality feedback to customers, helping them grow and prepare for the work environment.
Interview Support: Be present at interviews to support customers in their recruitment journey.
Employment Retention: Secure evidence of employment retention at both 13 and 26 weeks from the employer.
Customer Success: Offer support and foster sustainability in employment through best practices and overcoming barriers.
Networking: Boost our vision and strategy through networking and promotion at stakeholders' events, including Job Centres and Local Authorities.
Market Intelligence: Maintain effective market intelligence through affiliation with network groups.
Who we seek:
Skills and Experience: Proven track record and strong understanding of employer recruitment.
Empathetic and Supportive: Genuine interest in helping people and understanding their challenges.
Detail-Oriented: Meticulous attention to detail in managing employer relationships and documentation.
Organised: Efficiently manages multiple tasks and responsibilities.
Proactive: Takes initiative in addressing employer needs and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Problem-Solver: Analyses problems and proposes effective solutions.
Team Player: Collaborates effectively with colleagues and external partners.
Resilient: Handles challenging situations with a positive outlook.
Experienced: Previous experience in a recruitment or employment advisory or similar roles, preferably within the welfare-to-work sector.
Knowledge: Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals seeking employment and the resources available to support them.
Technology: Proficient with data management systems and modern communication tools, including MS Office.
Ambitious and Resourceful: Shows innovation in supporting customers and confidence in a target-driven environment.
Driven: Embraces responsibility, drive, and commercial growth.
You share our values:
Be Ambitious: Show determination and innovation in your approach.
Be Inspiring: Inspire responsibility through your daily actions.
Be Proud: Take pride in your daily achievements and want to support your local community.
Be Considerate: Collaborate well in an inclusive environment.
Own It: Own your attitude, motivation, and actions.
Our promise to you:
We're here to support you as much as you support our clients. Our mission is clear: to empower, ignite opportunities, support resilience, and nurture career success for everyone.
Our workplace is dynamic, committed, encouraging, and empathetic. We believe in creating an environment that is not just about professional growth but also personal wellbeing. As part of the Get Set UK team, you'll enjoy:
Competitive salaries that appreciate your hard work and dedication.
Comprehensive pension schemes designed for your future security.
Healthcare packages that prioritise your wellbeing.
Gym memberships to support your physical health and mental clarity.
An inclusive employee forum where your voice is heard and valued.
Continuous training and development opportunities to help you grow and succeed.
Get Set for a better tomorrow:
Are you prepared to impact lives and embrace a role that rewards as much as it challenges? Apply now and chart a course towards a fulfilling career that changes lives daily, including your own.
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We reserve the right to close applications early. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome all applications. Get Set UK is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, physical and mental disability, age, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, and any other protected status. Our aim is to support and maintain the physical and mental health of all people at work.
If you do need any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and recruitment process, please let us know at the outset and we will work hard to provide the right solution for you.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners/clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.
Get Set UK does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Recruitment Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Get Set UK will consider these CVs as gifts and will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
