Job Description

Job Introduction

Get Set for Strategic Relationships That Change Lives
We're looking for an Employer and Stakeholder Engagement Lead to drive purposeful partnerships across Belfast. In this outward-facing role, you'll connect with employers, community partners and public sector stakeholders to create real opportunities for our participants and staff. From work placements to co-production, your leadership will shape the future of our provision.
This is your chance to lead with purpose, building a network that delivers social value, drives inclusive employment, and fuels long-term impact.

TL;DR:

Location:Belfast

Contract: 35hrs M - F

Salary: 29 - 33k doe

Role Purpose:

You'll lead our employer and stakeholder engagement strategy across Belfast, securing meaningful work placements, job opportunities, CPD links and referral partnerships that directly benefit programme participants and staff.

Success in this role looks like:

Strong relationships with employers and stakeholders across sectors; Increased placements, job offers and opportunities for participants; Partner-led CPD and co-design activities for staff; Visible local impact through social value and inclusive employment

Your Role: What You'll Achieve

At Get Set UK, our outcomes are powered by connection. This role is designed to build and nurture the relationships that underpin long-term success, for our organisation, our participants, and our partners.
In this role, you will:

Shape and implement our employer and stakeholder engagement strategy, aligning with programme goals and social impact objectives. Secure high-quality opportunities including - Work experience and job placements; social value placements; referrals and wraparound support for participants; CPD for staff; Employer/stakeholder participation in our Steering Group Develop strong, purposeful relationships with employers, local authorities, government bodies and community organisations--representing Get Set UK with professionalism and care. Ensure all engagement activity meets safeguarding, quality assurance and data protection standards. Work closely with internal teams to ensure all opportunities are effectively routed, tracked and reported (e.g. through Careers Advisors, contract delivery teams, CRM systems).

This is a role with purpose, whether you are working on strategy or delivering day-to-day impact, you'll thrive here if you are motivated by challenge, driven by outcomes, and ready to make a difference.

Who You Are

You're a confident communicator, natural relationship-builder and values-led professional who thrives on collaboration. You understand the power of partnerships to drive positive change, and you're passionate about creating inclusive, meaningful routes into work.
Specifically, you bring:

Experience in employer engagement, stakeholder management or community partnerships Knowledge of employability, social value or workforce development sectors Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills Strong organisational and coordination abilities (including event/meeting facilitation) A values-driven approach and a commitment to inclusive employment

You Share Our Values

We live our values every day, in every role:

Be Ambitious:

We act with drive and purpose

Be Inspiring:

We empower and uplift those around us

Be Proud:

We take ownership and celebrate our success

Be Considerate:

We collaborate and respect others

Own it:

We show up and do what's needed

Our customers count on us...and we count on you! That means showing up, being present, communicating clearly, and doing what you say you will. If it sounds like you, you'll thrive here. If it doesn't feel like the right fit, that's ok too, we'd rather help you save time than take the wrong step.

Get Set for More: Our Benefits

You'll benefit from a supportive, progressive environment where learning is part of every role.

Immediate access to wellbeing tools (GP, counselling, Headspace) Enhanced healthcare and lifestyle rewards with service Discounts, pension scheme, and salary sacrifice options Structured development through our Your Career, Your Journey framework Internal Learning & Development team embedding growth in every role

What to Know Before You Apply

We reserve the right to close this advert early, so apply soon to avoid disappointment. We're a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, we're committed to supporting you. This role is subject to our safeguarding and vetting process including enhanced criminal record check through AccessNI We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.

Ready to Get Set?

If you're excited by this opportunity and believe you can make a difference, apply and help us shape futures...

starting with yours!

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