Engagement & Employment Officer

Engagement & Employment Officer Manchester Up to £29,000 Full Time, Temporary (6 months) The Role: We are recruiting for an Engagement & Employment Officer who will play a dual role: actively building partnerships to generate referrals and managing a caseload of job seekers as they move towards sustainable employment. You will be central to both community outreach and direct support, helping individuals overcome personal barriers and take steps into work. Duties: Proactively develop strong relationships with partner organisations, job centres, community groups, and referral agencies to generate a pipeline of suitable referrals. Promote the employability programme through outreach activities, stakeholder meetings, networking events, and community engagement. Manage a personal caseload of job seekers, providing tailored support throughout their journey, from referral and onboarding to employment and beyond. Conduct initial assessments to understand each individuals needs, aspirations, and barriers to work. Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure appropriate interventions, training, and support are provided. Maintain accurate records of engagement activity, referrals, and client progress using internal systems. Be the main point of contact for b…