Construction Employment and Skills Officer

• Are you a people person, who has the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of people including employers and residents?
• Do you want to help local people access apprenticeships, jobs and other construction opportunities on a wide range of developments in the London Borough of Wandsworth?
• Do you have previous experience working in the construction, recruitment or welfare to work industries?

If the answer is yes to these questions, then this role is for you.

We are looking for a Construction Employment and Skills Officer who can think on their feet and react swiftly to ever changing employer and resident needs. Having an empathetic nature with a drive and desire to make a positive impact on peoples’ lives is essential to be successful in this role.

Major investment at Nine Elms Vauxhall and widespread regeneration across Wandsworth provides the council with access to a wide range of new jobs and apprenticeships. Key development sites include Battersea Power Station, One Thames City, Nine Elms Park, York Rd/Winstanley Estate Regeneration and many more.

Work Match is an established brand within the borough and our team is continuing to grow. Work Match engages with local businesses, developers, landowners and their supply chain to provide a free professional recruitment service and create local job opportunities for Wandsworth residents. This is a fixed term role until the 31st March 2025.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life. We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40 paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date: 2nd July 2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C 3rd July 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Useful Information:

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change due to the current Covid-19 situation. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.

We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Please note this campaign is anonymised.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.