Employment and Apprenticeship Officer
- Employer
- Brent Council
- Location
- Wembley, London (Greater)
- Salary
- £32,637 - £35,025 p.a. inc.
- Closing date
- 27 Mar 2019
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- Sector
- Corporate Services, Human Resources & Recruitment
- Job role
- Officer
- Contract Type
- Full time
Job Details
Salary range: £32,637 - £35,025 p.a. inc.
Contract: Fixed term until March 2020
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
Help Improve Employment and Apprenticeship
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
We are looking for an experienced Employment and Apprenticeship Officer to join the Brent Works Team based in the Civic Centre. You will have a proved track record of successfully recruiting and placing unemployed and/or disadvantaged people into employment or apprenticeships and working to individual employment/recruitment outcome related targets
The Person
We are looking for someone who has experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholders. Previous experience of successfully engaging employers including property developers to support their recruitment needs is essential.
Apprenticeship related market experience would be an advantage including knowledge of the national framework and policies related to the employment, apprenticeships and skills sector.
The post-holder will deliver excellent customer service and develop and maintain good relationships across the sector.
If you feel you are able to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role outlined in the attached job specification, we welcome your application.
Closing Date: 27 March 2019 (23:00)
Assessment & Interview Date: TBC
Additional Information
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Applications are particularly welcome from people with disabilities and LGBT (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender) applicants as they are under-represented across the council.
All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check.
All successful applicants will be required to apply for a ‘Enhanced' DBS Disclosure.
Applications from candidates who have applied for this role in the last 6 months will not be considered.
Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.
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What make us different?
Brent has a diverse artistic community, a wide range of cultural activities and award-winning parks. Each community in Brent has its own cultural celebrations including one of Europe's biggest Irish festivals and the Hindu Diwali festival, which attracts around 40,000 people each year. The borough is home to 'Mahogany', the innovative designer for carnival and theatrical costumes and the Tricycle Theatre in Kilburn. Brent, located in the northwest of Greater London, is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Great values!
Brent It is one of the most culturally and racially diverse of all local authorities in England and Wales. Brent is working to be a safer, more attractive and more environmentally-friendly borough, with great opportunities for people to work and thrive.
Why work for Brent?
- Good road and rail links into central London. Competent and skilled work teams. A trusting working environment. Very attractive pension arrangements. Salary progression. Free season ticket loan scheme.
Would you like to work in a diverse and cultural environment?
Brent may offer the opportunity you are looking for.
- Website
- http://www.brent.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 020 8937 1234
- Location
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Brent Civic Centre
Engineers Way
Wembley
HA9 0FJ
GB
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