Employability and Skills Officer

Job location: Newry

Salary: £32,910 - £35,745 per annum.

Hours: 37

Worktime: To be confirmed.

Closing date: 02/02/2022

Employer: ABC Council

Business: Local Government

Address: Criagavon Civic Centre

Craigavon

Postcode: BT64 1AL

Telephone: 028 38312400

Email: recruitment@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

Job Duties: Reporting to the Enterprise Development Manager, the post holder will lead on the employability and skills agenda for the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough and will be responsible for developing, leading and coordinating projects to address economic inactivity, increase skills levels and deliver positive employment outcomes, contributing positively to the inclusive growth and economic recovery of the Borough.The post is funded by the Department for Communities and the post holder will be required to work in tandem with central government departments, local education providers, businesses, social enterprises, community representatives and other stakeholders with an interest in the development of skills and employability to meet future needs. Recruitment Office:Human Resources Section (Craigavon Office)Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough CouncilLakeview RoadCraigavonCo ArmaghBT64 1ALT: 0300 0300 900

Qualifications / Experience: A third level qualification (i.e. HNC/HND, Level 4, Degree) in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) in a relevant discipline/subject such as Business, Economics or Accounting or similar third level qualificationPlease demonstrate three years' experience in Economic Development to include project managementPlease demonstrate three years' experience in Economic Development to include proactively engaging with employers across a range of sectors to co-design interventionsPlease demonstrate three years' experience in Economic Development to include developing and leading partnerships with external organisations or in professional project teams to successfully deliver projects and to meet identified prioritiesAccess to a form of transport which will permit the post holder to carry out the duties of the post in full

Application Method: Copy and paste the following link into a web browser: https://armaghbanbridgecraigavon.getgotjobs.co.uk/home

REF:2022/0016

Other Information: Rathfriland Community Centre.