Local Employability Partnership Co-ordinator, Pullar House, Perth

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Local Employability Partnership Co-ordinator - PKC14212
£42,721 - £46,944
Pullar House, Perth

Are you passionate about creating opportunities, building partnerships and making a real difference to people's lives?

If so, Perth & Kinross Council is looking for an ambitious and collaborative Local Employability Partnership (LEP) Coordinator to lead the development and delivery of our employability partnership approach across Perth and Kinross.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how employability services are designed, coordinated and delivered locally.

Working with a wide range of partners, employers and stakeholders, you will help ensure that individuals and communities can access the support, skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

As LEP Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the Perth & Kinross Local Employability Partnership, driving collaboration across the employability system and supporting delivery of strategic priorities linked to No One Left Behind, national employability ambitions and local economic development objectives.

About the Role

This is a diverse and rewarding role combining partnership leadership, strategic planning, performance management and stakeholder engagement.

You will:

• Coordinate the delivery of the Perth & Kinross Employability Strategy and Action Plan.
• Build strong relationships with employers, training providers, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Facilitate partnership meetings, networks and working groups, helping partners work towards shared goals.
• Analyse labour market intelligence, performance data and emerging policy developments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and reporting activity, ensuring employability investment delivers measurable impact.
• Represent Perth & Kinross within local, regional and national employability networks.
• Support the development of innovative approaches that improve outcomes for residents, employers and communities.
• Promote employability opportunities and services across Perth and Kinross through effective communication and engagement.

Why Join Us?

At Perth & Kinross Council, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to tackling inequality, supporting workforce participation and creating opportunities for our communities.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Influence strategic employability priorities across Perth and Kinross.
• Work with a diverse network of partners, employers and stakeholders.
• Lead innovative projects and partnership developments.
• Help shape services that improve lives and strengthen our local economy.
• Develop your own skills and experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Apply now and help shape the future of employability in Perth and Kinross.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for someone who is a natural relationship builder with strong strategic thinking and organisational skills.

You will have:

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across multiple organisations and sectors.
• Knowledge of employability, skills, economic development or related policy areas.
• Experience of project coordination, strategic planning or programme delivery.
• Strong analytical skills with experience of interpreting data and producing reports to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of working collaboratively to drive improvement and achieve shared outcomes.
• The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining a focus on quality and impact.

If you are committed to partnership working, continuous improvement and helping people realise their potential, we would love to hear from you.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Rebecca Hogg at RebeccaHogg@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses.  One of these must be your current or most recent employer.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

To comply with Baseline Personnel Security Standard, you will be required to complete a Disclosure Scotland check.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.