Business Engagement Officer

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range: £27,250-£32,500

Do you have experience of managing external stakeholder relationships? Do you have a passion for making a difference and helping people? Then consider the role of a Business Engagement Officer at Reed in Partnership!

Please Note, these roles are expressions of interest only at this point. We are currently working on a number of exciting opportunities within this area and are looking to build a pipeline of talent to allow us to work quickly upon contract award. We will be in a position to be able to begin the formal recruitment process in the coming weeks and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps of your expression of interest as soon as possible.

Internal applications close on Friday 11th July 2025.

What is this role about?

A Business Engagement Officer is responsible for managing relationships with employers who have employed our participants. They will provide participants with advice and guidance on any barriers remaining in employment such as general work issues, finances or health.

Just some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Relationship & Stakeholder Management: Business Engagement Officer will manage relationships with Employers to ensure placements are sustained, following up with both the Participant and the Employer to ensure a smooth transition and employment. They will serve as the primary liaison with Employers for future placements, ensuring the development and maintenance of strong, ongoing relationships.
• In Work Support: Business Engagement Officers conduct risk assessments on their Participant to identify the appropriate levels of support required. Business Engagement Officers mentor Participants through employment maintaining regular contact with the Participant and the Employer.
• Administration & Quality: Business Engagement Officers ensure accurate and timely recording and review of all Participant details and requirements through every intervention.

What’s in it for you?

A generous base salary (pro-rata for part time), and great flexibility with your working schedule, we offer training, development and progression opportunities. You will have access to the range of Reed in Partnership benefits, which include:

• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time) plus statutory bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award Winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Plus much more that can be found on our website

With the chance to dramatically make a difference to the local community, this role offers immense job satisfaction.

At Reed in Partnership, we live and breathe our values in every decision and action taken, resulting in a collaborative and enjoyable culture within our offices. Our company values – we are fair, open and honest; we take ownership, and we work together.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

• Experience working in the community, fundraising, sales or in a people facing role.
• Experience working in a targeted environment.
• Experience of working with a wide range of individuals, managing different needs and selling or promoting a service or product.
• Experience of developing and managing external stakeholder relationships.
• A minimum of 2 A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma.
• GCSE English Language at a minimum of a Grade B (or equivalent Level 2 qualification). OR achievement of a Level 2 in Literacy Assessment at interview stage.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.