About The Service
The Cardiff Commitment is looking for a Schools Liaison Officer (Business Engagement) based at home with some face to face to face time as required at County Hall, Atlantic Wharf, CF10 4UW.
Through school, employer, community and higher and further education partnerships, the Cardiff Commitment raises aspirations and delivers ambition, opportunities and skills which will encourage and support children and young people to fulfil their potential and contribute to the economic growth of our capital city.
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About the job
Do you have…
- An interest in engaging with new, exciting partners from the world of work?
- The confidence to network with business and schools?
- An enthusiasm for supporting the children and young people of Cardiff?
- An understanding of the skill shortages faced by industry across the City?
The Cardiff Commitment are looking for someone with a real passion for making a difference to the lives of children and young people in Cardiff. Someone who also has the knowledge of the Cardiff economy and can work with businesses to support opportunities for schools and young people.
We want to generate opportunities for children and young people linked to the Cardiff Capital Region growth sectors to help develop the knowledge and skills needed in our young people to ensure they secure a positive destination once they leave school.
We are looking to recruit a person that has business engagement experience and an understanding/knowledge of the growth sectors in Cardiff and the Capital Region.
But more importantly we want to recruit someone who understands what excellent opportunities look like for children and young people that encourage ambition, develop skills and support progression into Education, Employment and Training.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for someone with experience of creating and brokering opportunities from the business community for schools and assist in raising the awareness of career opportunities and pathways to work for young people – e.g. via work experience, traineeships, apprenticeships, internships and jobs etc.
We want someone who has the confidence to network with a wide range of stakeholders from across the public, private and third sectors and engage them with the Cardiff Commitment initiative.
You will understand the importance of strong networks, building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders such as, schools, colleges, Council staff, industry partners and regional partners.
You will cultivate strong relationships with organisations across the city who are looking to create opportunities for schools or young people and help develop the future workforce.
You will work with stakeholders and the internal Marketing Team to develop creative, integrated marketing campaigns to ensure industry opportunities reach the children and young people who need it most.
You will work with the Business Engagement Advisor for the Cardiff Commitment and use the Councils Economic Development Teams relationship with industry as a mechanism to engage with the business community and create opportunities for schools and young people.
Additional information
If after reading the job description, you have any questions about the role please contact Victoria Poole, victoria.poole@cardiff.gov.uk
This post is temporary until 13th March 2025.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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