Welcome to Engage
(formerly known as the Operational Employer Engagement Group (OEEG))

Employer Engagement is a key aspect of the Equal Brighton and Hove programme. There are over 40 different organisations in the City directly engaging with businesses, identifying work placements and job opportunities for priority groups.

In a City where there is high unemployment, many employers still experience difficulty when trying to recruit suitably skilled people. Engaging with the priority groups enables a business to access individuals from the local community which benefits the local economy, the individual and enables the business to meet its Corporate Social Responsibility targets. This is just one of the many business benefits of recruiting from these groups.

There are many different reasons why individuals find it difficult to access employment and the organisations involved in employer engagement seek to address any issues and work closely with employers, offering advice and guidance, including relevant legislation information, whilst ensuring that the client has the necessary skills to carry out the placement / position available.

The Employer Engagement Co-ordination Project was initially funded by Equal Brighton and Hove and aims to provide a co-ordinated, professional approach to employer engagement in the City. The project is managed by Claire Mitchell.

Engage has been set up for all organisations involved in employer engagement in the City, not just Equal-funded projects. The group offers organisations the chance to network and gain a clear picture of what else is available locally as well as being kept up-to-date with new developments, legislation and opportunities. Referrals between organisations become simplified and the group is able to share best practice and create universal standards.

Disability Equals Business has now set up a similar service in West Sussex.

For more information, please contact Claire Mitchell on 01273 290376 or go to the Engage Partnership section of the Engage website.