Employer Engagement Officer

£41,133 - £43,680 per annum

Our Newham Work is the London Borough of Newham’s employer focused jobs and business delivery mechanism. The postholder will actively seek vacancies from employers and promote these to suitable residents. The post holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong working relationships with employers and external partners and represent Our Newham Work at internal and external meetings, as appropriate.

The postholder will be responsible for securing opportunities in key growth sectors including Construction, Apprenticeships, green skills. The role involves developing strategies and solutions to increase employer engagement for Our Newham Work and Our Newham Youth services. You will deliver hands on, end to end recruitment, from business development through to candidate selection and you will be will be responsible for proactively selling our service to employers and then sourcing and screening potential candidates.

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closing date: 29th September 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

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