Solihull Council Employment and Skills Team

16/09/2026

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE 🗓️

Join us at Cranmore Park to find out more about and post-16 pathways such as BTEC and T Levels, as well as entry-level jobs available locally. It might just be the next step for you to build your career.

Sign up now 👉https://loom.ly/I5l1FFY

16/09/2026

☕️ Coffee & Chat September

Come and join us for a cuppa, a chat and a chance to connect with other parent carers. You’re very welcome!

📅 22nd September
⏰ 9:30–11am
📍 Hatchford Brook Family Hub, B92 8JE

Your voice matters!

14/09/2026

💫 Supported Internship success highlighted during National Inclusion Week

It's National Inclusion Week (14-20 Sep). Elmwood Family Hub is celebrating a new addition to the team after JJ successfully completed a Supported Internship placement.

Read more: https://loom.ly/-MolbDw

14/09/2026

*NEW POST* - PARKING OFFICER

APPLY HERE --> https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/276031/parking-officer/

Permanent and 2-year Fixed Term opportunities available | Full-time | 37 hours per week

Are you customer-focused, organised and confident making evidence-based decisions?

Join Solihull Council's Parking Service team and play a key role in delivering fair, efficient and legally compliant parking services across the borough. This varied position combines customer service, case management and decision-making, ensuring no two days are the same.

As a Parking Officer, you will:

* Assess and determine parking appeals and representations.
* Support the administration of parking permits and dispensations.
* Prepare cases for the Traffic Penalty Tribunal and other proceedings.
* Respond to enquiries from residents, businesses and stakeholders.
* Contribute to parking income reconciliation and contract management activities.

We're looking for individuals with previous experience in parking enforcement appeals and case management. You will be customer-focused with strong communication skills, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.

In return, you'll benefit from flexible and hybrid working options, generous annual leave, flexitime, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, employee discounts and a supportive environment with opportunities for training and development.

Closing date: 4 October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 12 October 2026

14/09/2026

🗓️ 1 WEEK TO GO 🗓️

Do you want to be improve your digital skills? Sign up for our free training where you can refresh your digital skills over 2 hours every Monday, starting 21 Sep, at our centre in Chelmsley Wood.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/8j_u6Dw

10/09/2026

To make sure that young people are getting the support they need, our tracking team will be contacting those who are 16-18 about whether they are in education or work.

E-mails will come from "Post 16 Tracking" and text messages from 07860034483.

09/09/2026

We support employers to recruit local people and access schemes such as Connect to Work that make inclusive employment easier, helping you reach skilled candidates you may not have considered before. ​

Get in touch to see how we can help your business find the next great hire - [email protected]

07/09/2026

🗓️ 2 WEEKS TO GO 🗓️

Do you want to be improve your digital skills? Sign up for our free training where you can refresh your digital skills over 2 hours every Monday, starting 21 Sep, at our centre in Chelmsley Wood.
Find out more: https://loom.ly/8j_u6Dw

Want to improve your digital skills? From MS Office to learning how to use the internet safely, this course is for you.

04/09/2026

👷 Solihull Careers Hub connects students with construction industry through pilot programme

Fifteen Year 10 students from Tudor Grange Academy, Kingshurst, gained insights into the construction industry through a partnership with Taylor Woodrow in the summer, facilitated by Solihull Careers Hub.

As the new academic year has just started, employers can get in touch with Solihull Council Employment and Skills Team and find out more about working with schools!

Read more: https://loom.ly/pHjYAhI

03/09/2026

🔔 New Job Alert 🔔

Job Title: Financial Services Administrator
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Circa £28,000 - £33,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00 (1hr lunch break)
Friday 08:30 - 16:00 (30-minute lunch break)
Location: Henley-in-Arden with hybrid working
Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas & New Year office closure), 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee), Death in Service benefit, Cashback healthcare scheme, Free on-site, secure parking, Hybrid working, enjoy a mix of office collaboration and home-based focus time, Support for professional qualifications and ongoing career development.

Looking for a role where your organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to get things done are truly appreciated? Whether you're an experienced financial services administrator ready for your next challenge or a highly competent administrator from another sector who can hit the ground running, this could be the perfect career move for you.

Join a friendly, professional team where you'll work closely with expert Financial Advisers, supporting them in delivering outstanding service to clients. You'll enjoy a varied workload, hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Does this sound like the right role for you? Find out more and apply here https://adr.to/4ysk6ai