Senior Project Officer - Business Development
- Hourly Rate: £19.02 PAYE
- Location: Sheffield
- Job Type: Contract
Sheffield City Council is seeking a proactive and innovative Business Development Officer to join the Opportunity Sheffield team, the council's Employment and Skills service. This role is crucial in delivering employment support projects, part-funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), and will focus on generating employment, apprenticeship, and industry placement opportunities through effective business development and employer relationship management.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Stay informed on local labour market trends and news.
- Regularly identify and generate new employment, apprenticeship, and placement opportunities.
- Maintain and enhance existing employer relationships, providing necessary support.
- Attend networking events to establish and nurture working relationships with business leads, promoting the Employment & Skills Service offer.
- Understand the programme in-depth to support staff in achieving targets.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of employment projects, updating senior colleagues on progress.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen relationships.
- Plan and organise workload efficiently and effectively.
- Monitor service delivery to ensure resources are utilised to their maximum efficiency.
- Work with the Strategic Support Coordinator to find innovative solutions to employers' workforce development or recruitment needs.
- Identify potential risks and opportunities, initiating solutions and providing advice and support to the Opportunity Sheffield service.
- Develop systems and processes across the Employment Programmes and keep the Employment and Skills service updated through reports and presentations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Knowledge and understanding of externally funded programmes.
- Proven track record in business relationship management and generating impactful employer/business relationships.
- Ability to work flexibly and innovatively in a forward-thinking manner.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication and networking abilities.
- Experience in monitoring service delivery and resource management.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful employment support projects.
- Dynamic and supportive working environment.
To apply for the Business Development Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.