The Growth Company’s (GC) Employment Justice and Health team have an exciting new opportunity for an Employer Engagement Consultant toprovide a quality recruitment service to The GC Employment customers and employers.
The Restart Scheme is a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) initiative that provides up to a year of tailored, intensive support to people who have been on Universal Credit for more than 6 months. It helps them to overcome barriers to employment through a wide range of employability support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate employer leads through direct marketing, sales activity, meetings, and events.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, stakeholders, and internal colleagues to maximise referrals and repeat business.
- Identify labour‑market trends and employer needs, matching opportunities to customer caseloads.
- Manage the full vacancy process, including advertising roles, pre‑screening candidates, arranging interviews, and gathering employer feedback.
- Maintain accurate MI, follow operational procedures, and ensure compliance with data security, equality, and health & safety requirements.
About You:
- Target‑driven with recent experience working in a sales environment and securing business opportunities.
- Flexible, proactive, and comfortable travelling or working occasional unsociable hours.
Skills Required:
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and networking skills with the ability to close sales.
- Solid understanding of recruitment, training services, and the local labour market.
- Confident IT user with experience of CRM systems, spreadsheets, and managing information effectively.
Employer Engagement Consultant in Sheffield employer: The Growth Company
The Growth Company is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative culture that prioritises practical impact and employee development. As a Leadership Development Architect & Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of leadership within the organisation while enjoying a flexible part-time schedule that supports work-life balance. With a commitment to fostering growth and providing meaningful learning experiences, this role is perfect for those seeking to make a significant difference in leadership development.
