Role: Engagement Officer

Salary: £26,000 to £28,000 per annum based on qualifications and experience

Contract type: Fixed-term

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Manchester – must have a car and be willing to travel between sites



For over three decades, we have been dedicated to supporting individuals and employers across the UK. As a nationwide market leader, we have assisted over 13,000 people in the past year alone to retrain, embark on new career paths, or establish their own businesses.

We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Engagement Officer to promote our Adult Education Budget programmes across the region. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with local employers, communities, and referral partners to support recruitment needs while helping residents gain qualifications and long-term employment. You’ll be confident engaging with partners, driving learner referrals, matching candidates to opportunities, and supporting them through the recruitment journey with CV, interview, and career advice.

If you’re target-driven, community-minded, and skilled at building partnerships, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference.



What you’ll do

Work towards set targets for learner referrals as per contractual requirements
Build strong links with local communities, local employers and external agencies promoting Standguide’s services to maximise referrals within our target areas
Ensure relationships with JCP, partners and referral partners are maintained and developed for future business opportunities
Ensure that each learner is guided and supported to commence the programme and all relevant documentation is accurately completed
Identify local vacancies, volunteer or placement opportunities and develop employer relations
Match learners to vacant roles based on requirements of qualifications and skills
Help applicants to prepare for interviews; offer CV, interview and general career information, advice, and guidance.


What you’ll need

Level 2 English & Maths as a minimum
Demonstrable knowledge of the Local Labour Market
Knowledge of DWP & SFA contracts
Experience of dealing with a wide range of unemployed customers and young people
Knowledge of external agencies e.g., housing, community agencies, local training providers etc
Demonstrable experience of working to and achieving set targets for both referrals and starts
Ability to deal with employers and understand their recruitment processes
Clean driving licence and full-time access to car as this role requires travel.
Overseas equivalent qualifications will be accepted.



We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage applications that reflect the relevance to the post.



Benefits

CPD - Broad range of internal training to enhance your knowledge and skills
Generous pension scheme, with the option to opt out
Company health plan subject to successful completion of probation period
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
5-10 sick day per year paid.

Join us at Standguide and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives and businesses nationwide.



Standguide is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and value the diversity of our staff and customers. We thrive on creating positive working relationships, free from discrimination.



Successful candidates will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check.



For the full job description and person specification, please email Amy at recruitment @standguide.co.uk.

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