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Jobcentre Plus collaborating with the
Logistics Sector:
'Engaging Trade Associations, Large National
Operators and SMEs'
Alex Farkas
Senior Employer Relationship Manager
National Employer Service Team JCP
12th March 2015
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Department for Work and Pensions
Who are we?
• We work with
employers to help them
fill their vacancies
• We work with people
to help connect them to
the local labour market
• We pay benefits and
pensions.
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Working with employers
Department for Work and Pensions
Connecting with employers………
• The National Employer Service Team works with major national UK
employers to develop and agree recruitment solutions that embrace
diversity and equality in the workplace.
• Small business growth is critical to economic growth in the UK, but we
face challenges in engaging directly with smes and so in addition to local
engagement with individual businesses we build advocacy relationships
with Trade Associations and Employer Representative Bodies.
• We work with Trade Associations who provide a valuable insight into
workforce planning, pay, the economy and other factors that influence
their sector and raise awareness through Jobcentre Plus.
• Jobcentre Plus works with UK employers to make it more likely they will
hire, retain and progress people who may not otherwise find and secure
work.
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Department for Work and Pensions
Challenges for the sector…………
• Lack of profile and understanding about the sector leading to poor
candidate attraction.
• Drivers.
• A recent survey suggested that 70% are struggling to recruit
drivers and a further 20% expect to do so soon.
• No direct funding.
• Mechanical Service Engineers.
• Ageing workforce – rapid exit of skills and experience.
• Widening skills gap.
• 9% of the workforce under 25.
• Less than a quarter of the workforce are female.
• Replacement Demand and Projected growth of 10% by 2020
resulting in a requirement for an extra 900,000.
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Department for Work and Pensions
DWP Response…………
• Working with large national employers and 4 Trade Associations
representing 29,000 employers.
• Set up a North West Logistics Group, championed by the
Regional Director, which is focused on issues affecting the
logistics sector.
• Visited a number of sme employers.
• Survey of young people about their thoughts and perceptions of
the sector.
• Partnership agreement with the FTA signed by the Minister for
Employment, working together to support the industry.
• Improving awareness amongst Jobcentre Plus workcoaches &
employer engagement staff on the roles and opportunities
available in your sector.
• Providing jobseekers with a structured route way into work within
the sector such as work experience.
• Development of a bus, coach and LGV driver recruitment model.
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Department for Work and Pensions
Enablers………….
• Universal Credit
• www.greatbusiness.co.uk
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Department for Work and Pensions
Enablers…….
• Government advice, guidance and support for
ALL businesses – brought together in one place:
www.GREATbusiness.gov.uk
• At the heart of the website is the My Business
Support Tool: A diagnostic tool to help business
find the support they need:
http://mybusinesssupport.greatbusiness.gov.uk/
• The website is supported by a FREE Helpline,
with advisors identifying the right support and
advice T:0300 456 3565
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Department for Work and Pensions
Enablers………….
• Universal Credit
• www.greatbusiness.co.uk
• sector based work academy
• Work Experience
• Flexible Support Fund
• Work Trials
• Workclubs
• Collaboration
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Department for Work and Pensions
Thank you
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Department for Work and Pensions