Employers - Expression of interest

JobFit is a fully funded training framework that works with employers to design bespoke training programmes, creating a recruitment pathway that ensures candidates are job-ready from day one.

With over 1,015 learners enrolled, a 90% completion rate and more than 70% achieving positive outcomes to date, the programme is expanding across East Lothian, Edinburgh, Fife, Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and West Lothian.

We are committed to helping businesses improve recruitment, retention and workforce development. To help us understand your organisation's training and recruitment needs, and determine eligibility for support through JobFit, please complete the following questions.

Employer Expression of interest

Employer details and recruitment / workforce needs

Please ensure you complete as much information as possible

Please select all that apply
Please confirm that your organisation will provide a guaranteed interview an/or in-work progression to successful participants?
Please note that standard training programmes typically run for 1-4 weeks and advanced up to 16 weeks
Please provide information on the roles you are looking to fill. Include as much information as possible including; core/desirable skills, qualifications needed, working patterns/hours and contract type.
If yes, please email to JobFit along with this form at: TrainingAcademy@capitalcitypartnership.org
Please state the starting pay rate for this role (and/or provide details of any pay progression or salary increases available following successful completion of training, if you are referring existing employees)
Please describe your current recruitment challenges. E.g. Lack of skilled candidates, difficulty retaining staff, geographical barriers, lack of training opportunities in the area, others.
Are you willing to participate in the co-design and delivery planning of the training programme in partnership with JobFit and the allocated training provider?
Please tell us which skills you would like JobFit training to help participants develop or strengthen to meet your recruitment needs/meet your jobs expectations.
If a JobFit partnership is agreed, participating employers will be expected to commit to the following: • Provide a guaranteed interview for new employee or guaranteed pay rise offer for existing staff (meeting the minimum salary threshold of £30,000+) to participants who successfully complete the agreed JobFit training programme and meet the specified criteria. • If you are a Sol Trader using JobFit to train yourself – You confirm that participating in JobFit training is likely to lead to additional commissions for your business and that you will provide JobFit with written confirmation once these opportunities arise following the course. • Share details of employment outcomes for successful candidates, including start date, rate of pay and contracted hours. • Complete feedback and evaluation activities to support programme improvement, including: o Candidate feedback within 5 working days of the interview. o Feedback on the JobFit service within 10 working days of the request. • Provide testimonials, case studies or other promotional content to support the marketing and development of the JobFit programme, where appropriate (i.e. use of logo, sharing social media posts etc.) • Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion through appropriate policies and inclusive recruitment and employment practices that support candidates from diverse backgrounds and those with additional support needs.I confirm that the information provided is accurate. I understand that access to JobFit Advanced training is conditional upon meeting the required criteria and agree to fulfil the employer commitments outlined above, including providing guaranteed interviews, pay increase for upskilled staff, timely recruitment decisions, feedback and evaluation information. By signing this declaration, you confirm that you have read and agree to our Privacy Notice, which can be found here: Privacy & Cookies Policy