Employability Officer - Newport/Cwmbran Hybrid

Employability Officer - Newport & Cwmbran (Hybrid)

Location: Field-based across Newport and CwmbranContract: Full-time, PermanentSalary: £24,700 - £26,700 per annumHours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 16:30

Connect people with opportunities and help them take the next step forward.

We're working with a respected, employee-owned training provider that's committed to helping individuals and businesses thrive. With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on staff development, this organisation offers a rewarding opportunity to support young people and unemployed adults into meaningful employment across South Wales.

The RoleAs an Employability Officer, you'll work closely with employers to secure job opportunities and work placements for participants on the Jobs Growth Wales Plus (JGW+) programme. You'll play a key role in helping individuals overcome barriers and build the confidence and skills needed to succeed in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify sustainable employment opportunities and match participants to suitable roles
• Secure quality work placements to build workplace skills and confidence
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers
• Conduct health and safety assessments and workplace appraisals
• Collect job start evidence and ensure contract compliance
• Represent the organisation at marketing and engagement events
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local labour market trends
• Provide ongoing support to participants to help sustain employment

About YouYou'll bring experience working with unemployed adults and young people, and a strong ability to build relationships with employers. You'll be proactive, organised, and passionate about helping others succeed.

Essential Criteria

• Experience working with unemployed adults and young people
• Proven ability to source job opportunities and build employer relationships
• Strong customer service skills
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to undergo DBS and EWC registration (costs covered)

Why Join?This organisation offers a generous benefits package including:

• 30 days annual leave (plus increases with service)
• 35-hour working week
• Health care scheme
• Retail and gym discounts
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee recognition awards

If you are ready to connect people with meaningful employment and make a lasting impact in your community, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV to Or call Kian on for an informal chat about the role.