Employer Engagement Officer

Employer Engagement Officer

Salary: £42,060.00 - £43,680.00 (inclusive)

Grade:9

Ealing Council have an exciting new opportunity as an employer engagement officer available on a full-time basis for 12 months. The Ealing Borough Apprenticeship Scheme (EBAS) is a new initiative designed to help local businesses grow while creating inclusive, high-quality apprenticeship and employment opportunities particularly for Ealing residents. By working with employers across priority sectors, EBAS drives workforce development, social value, and economic regeneration - making a real difference to businesses and communities.

The employer engagement officer role:

We’re looking for a dynamic Employer Engagement Officer to champion EBAS and build strong partnerships with employers. You’ll lead proactive engagement, broker membership and service packages, and support businesses to design inclusive recruitment and training solutions. This is a unique opportunity to work with employers to help shape the future of skills and employment in Ealing.

As the employer engagement officer you will:

• Build and maintain a robust employer network across Ealing’s priority sectors.
• Support workforce planning and inclusive recruitment practices.
• Promote EBAS benefits and broker service packages.
• Facilitate social value opportunities such as mentoring and work experience.
• Represent EBAS at business forums and sector events.

What we’re looking for:

This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on local businesses and residents, while working on an innovative programme that champions inclusive growth. Our ideal employer engagement officer will have the below skills and experience:

• Proven experience in employer engagement and workforce development.
• Strong understanding of inclusive employment practices.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver projects and coordinate services effectively.

To apply:

If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to make a positive impact in Ealing, we want to hear from you. To apply please complete our online application form, including uploading a supporting statement of up to 2 pages addressing the person specification.

Closing date for applications: 12/01/2026

Interview dates - week commencing: 26/01/2026

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

It is an exciting time to join us, here at Ealing Council. If you would like to make a positive difference to our residents and borough, then we’re looking forward to hearing from you.

Ealing Council is committed to creating good jobs and delivering on its connected communities’ agenda. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive.

We therefore welcome applications from all residents of the borough, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are entering the employment market in the early stages of their career and mid-career professionals, who are currently underrepresented in Ealing’s workforce.

Please note all applications will be determined on merit.

• RP - Employer Engagement Officer.pdf