Employability Coordinator
About the role
NHS Highland is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Employability Coordinator to support delivery of a new Scottish Government-funded Parental Employability Programme. The programme will support parents facing barriers to employment to access paid career opportunities across health and care services while helping address workforce challenges. Working as part of the Employability Team, you will coordinate programme activity across Highland and Argyll & Bute, working with participants, managers and employability partners to support recruitment, onboarding, placement delivery and progression opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by helping create fair access to employment opportunities and supporting NHS Highland's role as an Anchor Organisation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate programme activity across Highland and Argyll & Bute
- Work with participants, managers and employability partners
- Support recruitment, onboarding, placement delivery and progression opportunities
- Build strong partnerships with employability partners and internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Passionate about supporting people into employment
- Ability to build strong partnerships
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements available, including hours, days and location
- Hybrid working across Highland and Argyll & Bute
Contract details
Fixed term / secondment for 1 year. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Contact
Informal enquiries to Megan Glass, Employability Lead, NHS Highland: megan.glass@nhs.scot