Employer Liaison and Engagement - Lead Officer
- Rinova Limited
- Jan 30, 2026
Full time
I.T. & Communications
Job Description
Rinova Ltd is an established and successful Employee-owned company, with headquarters in central London and a branch in Malaga, Spain. Rinova is a key deliverer in both UK and EU funded provision. This role is an opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing company that offers the right applicant the chance to develop their career aspirations. This new key role will support a range of projects across the company, with the option for occasional international travel.
About the job
Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an Employer Liaison and Engagement Lead Officer to support delivery across a range of funded projects in skills, employability and training. Initially, the role will be focused on two key sectors - hospitality and the creative industries, and both projects will be delivered in the London Borough of Southwark. There will subsequently be an opportunity to support other projects related to skills and requiring employer engagement across London.
For the hospitality project, the candidate will work with existing and potential hospitality employers, driving engagement and forging pathways for potential job candidates in the borough of Southwark for opportunities in hospitality roles. The candidate will explore job opportunities for local residents in subsectors such as travel and tourism and the expanding experience economy. In addition the candidate will seek out opportunities for up-skilling local residents who are already in employment.
For the creative and cultural programme, the successful candidate will be expected to support the development of a network of a wide range of employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. This will require strong stakeholder engagement skills, encouraging participation from employers in steering groups, networking events and contributions to skills and training initiatives.
This role would suit someone with experience in employer relations, careers advice, work placements or arranging apprenticeships. We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will be able to identify and engage potential employers, broker and establish ongoing dialogue and good relations with them and find ways for them to assist in forging clear pathways for participants identified within the programmes. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.
The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.
About us
Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone that can broker successful partnerships between employers and potential employees and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.
Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.
Job description
Employer Engagement, Outreach, & Representation
Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Employer Liaison & Brokerage Skills
Experience in recruitment, job brokerage skills, employer engagement, employer liaison or business development within employability, skills or training contexts.
Proven ability to identify, approach and build relationships with employers, encouraging sustained engagement.
Experience brokering opportunities such as jobs, placements, apprenticeships, work experience or employer-led activities.
Ability to manage multiple employer relationships and maintain clear communication and follow-up.
Experience of Creative and/or Hospitality Sector
Knowledge of, or experience working with, the hospitality, tourism and experience economy and/or creative industries.
Understanding of employment pathways, roles and recruitment practices within these sectors.
Ability to speak confidently with employers about skills needs, workforce challenges and progression routes.
Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
Experience of outreach activity, including engaging employers, partners or stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Confidence representing an organisation externally and building trust with senior stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared outcomes.
Experience supporting or contributing to employer forums, networking events or stakeholder meetings.
Communication, Administration & IT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.
High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.
Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.
Professional Practice & Values
Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.
Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.
Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.
Strong alignment with Rinova s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.
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About the job
Rinova Ltd are currently seeking an Employer Liaison and Engagement Lead Officer to support delivery across a range of funded projects in skills, employability and training. Initially, the role will be focused on two key sectors - hospitality and the creative industries, and both projects will be delivered in the London Borough of Southwark. There will subsequently be an opportunity to support other projects related to skills and requiring employer engagement across London.
For the hospitality project, the candidate will work with existing and potential hospitality employers, driving engagement and forging pathways for potential job candidates in the borough of Southwark for opportunities in hospitality roles. The candidate will explore job opportunities for local residents in subsectors such as travel and tourism and the expanding experience economy. In addition the candidate will seek out opportunities for up-skilling local residents who are already in employment.
For the creative and cultural programme, the successful candidate will be expected to support the development of a network of a wide range of employers across the creative sector, including but not limited to film, music, literature, theatre, performance, gaming, fashion, arts & crafts. This will require strong stakeholder engagement skills, encouraging participation from employers in steering groups, networking events and contributions to skills and training initiatives.
This role would suit someone with experience in employer relations, careers advice, work placements or arranging apprenticeships. We need a committed, enthusiastic, and positive individual to join our fantastic team of professionals - empathy, great communication skills and a passion for helping people achieve their potential are must-haves. The successful candidate will be able to identify and engage potential employers, broker and establish ongoing dialogue and good relations with them and find ways for them to assist in forging clear pathways for participants identified within the programmes. They will be expected to present to external partners and stakeholders.
The role will be offered on a full-time basis mainly working within the Rinova office and across the Southwark borough, with the opportunity to work remotely on occasions.
About us
Rinova Ltd is an employee-owned company and a social enterprise operating in the fields of social, economic and cultural development. We specialise in the design and delivery of projects in employment, learning and skills, enterprise, arts and culture and regeneration - in London and internationally. Whilst this role is focused on our UK delivery, there may be opportunities to be involved in our international work and in European travel. Our work includes project development, project management, research, evaluation, funding development, training and capacity building. The client is at the heart of everything we do; our success depends upon partnership working and forging positive and productive relationships with our partners and stakeholders.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone that can broker successful partnerships between employers and potential employees and loves supporting individuals to achieve their employment, education and personal goals.
Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement, which should address all points on the person specification. Applications without the required documents will not be considered for shortlisting.
Start date: We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible. Please let us know when you would be available to take up the position if you were to be successful.
Interviews: Successful candidates will be advised when the interviews will take place.
Job description
Employer Engagement, Outreach, & Representation
- Build, manage and sustain a diverse network of employers across hospitality, (including tourism and the experience economy sector) and creative industries (including film, music, theatre, gaming, fashion, arts and crafts) across the capital. For the creative sector there is a particular emphasis on engaging employers from the London Borough of Southwark.
- Identify, approach and engage new employers, promoting participation in funded skills and employability programmes.
- Work with individual employers to identify employment opportunities and provide a brokerage service between local residents and participating employers
- Broker meaningful opportunities for programme participants, including job vacancies, work experience, placements, mentoring, site visits and employer-led activities.
- Support colleagues in the provision of quality information, advice and guidance to match local residents to suitable vacancies.
- Act as the main point of contact for employers, maintaining regular communication and strong working relationships.
- Encourage and support employer involvement in steering groups, networking events, panels, workshops and training initiatives.
- Represent Rinova professionally at employer meetings, industry events and stakeholder forums.
- Deliver presentations to employers and partners to promote projects, explain benefits of engagement and support buy-in.
- Work closely with internal project teams to align employer engagement with participant needs and programme outcomes.
- Support employer onboarding, ensuring clarity around expectations, safeguarding, data protection and funded programme requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of employer engagement, opportunities created and outcomes achieved.
- Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and cultural awareness when working with employers, participants and partners from diverse backgrounds.
- Actively promote equality, inclusion and accessibility, ensuring employer engagement supports inclusive recruitment, retention and progression.
- Work flexibly across the London Borough of Southwark, including occasional evenings or weekends, and occasional remote working.
- Contribute positively to Rinova s employee-owned, collaborative culture, sharing learning and supporting team objectives.
- Uphold Rinova s values and mission, ensuring a participant-centred, partnership-led approach to delivery.
Please address all points in your supporting statement and give examples
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Employer Liaison & Brokerage Skills
Experience in recruitment, job brokerage skills, employer engagement, employer liaison or business development within employability, skills or training contexts.
Proven ability to identify, approach and build relationships with employers, encouraging sustained engagement.
Experience brokering opportunities such as jobs, placements, apprenticeships, work experience or employer-led activities.
Ability to manage multiple employer relationships and maintain clear communication and follow-up.
Experience of Creative and/or Hospitality Sector
Knowledge of, or experience working with, the hospitality, tourism and experience economy and/or creative industries.
Understanding of employment pathways, roles and recruitment practices within these sectors.
Ability to speak confidently with employers about skills needs, workforce challenges and progression routes.
Partnerships, Outreach & Stakeholder Engagement
Experience of outreach activity, including engaging employers, partners or stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Confidence representing an organisation externally and building trust with senior stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively with partners to achieve shared outcomes.
Experience supporting or contributing to employer forums, networking events or stakeholder meetings.
Communication, Administration & IT
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce professional reports, evaluations and presentations.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload and manage competing demands.
High level of IT competence, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and digital collaboration systems.
Experience of managing confidential data and records in line with GDPR requirements.
Professional Practice & Values
Empathetic, professional and culturally aware when working with diverse participant groups.
Strong commitment to equality, inclusion and accessibility in programme delivery.
Flexible approach to working, including willingness to work occasional evenings or weekends and travel across London boroughs.
Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative, employee-owned organisation.
Strong alignment with Rinova s mission, values and partnership-led approach to social impact.
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About Rinova Limited