Employer Liaison Officer (22022) - 453157

Ktpws; Inverness; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth employment organization in Inverness is seeking an Employer Liaison Officer to bridge the gap between employers and young people. This role involves building partnerships and connecting young individuals to work placements, jobs, and apprenticeships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and a proactive approach, with a passion for youth work. A competitive salary ranging from £28,124 to £37,116 is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Experience in employability or youth work is an asset.
• Passion and drive for helping young people succeed.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with local employers.
• Understand local job landscape for opportunities.
• Support young people into work placements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Networking skills

Proactive approach

People-focused attitude

Job description

# Employer Liaison Officer (22022)Ref no:: 453157Published:: 18/12/2025Closes:: 11/01/2026Location:: Inverness, IV3 5NSSalary:: £28,124 - £37,116 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per weekThe application page will open in a new window.**Join Our Team as an Employer Liaison Officer (ELO)****Location:** Highland & Moray**Organisation:** Barnardo's Works Highland**Contract:** Permanent**Hours:** 37 per week**Salary:** £28,124 – £37,116As an **Employer Liaison Officer**, you'll be the vital link between Barnardo's Works Highland and local employers, helping young people aged 14–24 take their first steps into the world of work. This is more than a desk job – it's about being out in the community, opening doors, and changing lives.**What You'll Do*** **Connect & Collaborate:** Build strong partnerships with employers and turn them into real opportunities.* **Know Your Market:** Understand the local job landscape and spot chances for growth.* **Champion Young People:** Support them into work placements, jobs, and apprenticeships that last.* **Make Things Happen:** Organise networking events, job clubs, and employer engagement activities.**What We're Looking For*** Excellent communication and networking skills.* A proactive, people-focused approach.* Experience in employability or youth work is great – but passion and drive matter most!Join a small, dedicated team making a big impact. Every day is different, and every success story starts with you.Find out more at http://www.barnardos-ets.org.uk or check out our Facebook page: Barnardo's Works Highland.For questions, contact **Barbara Brown** at **[e-mail]** or call **07738 262843**.Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.The application page will open in a new window.* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement