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London Borough of Newham

London Borough of Newham

Employer Engagement Officer

London On-site 2-5 yrs exp Government Administration 3,224 employees£41k – £44k / year
Employer EngagementBusiness DevelopmentCandidate SourcingCandidate ScreeningRecruitment

Requirements

The candidate must have experience in business development and recruitment, specifically in sourcing and screening candidates. Ability to secure opportunities in growth sectors like Construction and Green Skills is essential.

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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About Us

The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Skills

Employer EngagementBusiness DevelopmentCandidate SourcingCandidate ScreeningRecruitmentRelationship ManagementStrategic PlanningStakeholder Management

About London Borough of Newham

London is moving east and Newham is at the centre of that change. Just three miles east from the City and well connected to major transport links, we are the future of the capital in terms of regeneration and opportunities. We are home to one of the UK’s youngest and most ethnically diverse populations. We offer unique opportunities for both professionals and residents. We are a great place to do business, a great place to visit, and a great place where people choose to live, work and stay.