VACANCY: Employer Liaison Officer

Galway City Partnership

Local Area Employment Service

The Local Area Employment Service provides a range of services to support unemployed people (back) into employment or further education and training.

The ideal candidates will:

• Link directly with employers in Galway City and County, advocating on behalf of clients, and developing strong links with local employers
• Providing Employers with information on incentives to recruit candidates from the live register.
• Provide clients with a confidential, individual career path planning, and in-employment support on a caseload basis
• Maintain the caseload management system as provided by the Department of Social Protection
• Work as an integrated member of the LAES team and the wider Galway City Partnership team
• As an essential prerequisite you will demonstrate experience and/or a qualification in the area of  human resources / adult guidance or working in a supportive role with both clients and employers
• Own transport/access to transport and full drivers licence are  essential

Positions  will be based in the Galway City / Galway County area
This is an  initial fixed term contract of 1 year but may be renewed

For a detailed Job Description please go to www.gcp.ie  and scroll down to GCP News.

Salary is based on a 19 point incremental Project Officer Scale, starting at point 1: €34,531 up to €64,038.  New staff begin at point one of the scale.

Apply with a CV and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience to rose@gcplaes.ie  

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 26^th May 2023

Galway City Partnership / LAES is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all members of the community