Employer engagement officer
Salary: £27,300 £30,000 per annum
Location: Northamptonshire
Work Type: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Annual Leave: 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
Pension: Local government scheme (20 % employer contribution)
Role Overview A meaningful role dedicated to matching learners with rewarding work placements. You ll ensure their safety on-site and manage enquiries from employers, students, and parents. Crucially, you ll take the lead in cultivating fresh placements cold calling local businesses to expand opportunities.
Responsibilities - Generate new placement opportunities via outreach to local companies
- Liaise with employers to arrange and monitor placements
- Manage health & safety assessments and compliance for placements
- Support staff and students with placement-related queries
- Assist students in identifying suitable roles, offering careers guidance
- Involve parents in placement processes as appropriate
Essential Requirements - GCSE Maths and English
- Full UK clean driving licence
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Customer-facing experience confident in handling varied queries
- Enthusiasm for creating employment pathways for young learners
Desirable: - Level 3 qualification in Information, Advice & Guidance (or willingness to work toward it)
What's Offered - A tangible impact by securing employment opportunities for learners
- The chance to develop relationships with local employers
- A supportive working environment within a leading college
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Generous 20 % employer pension contribution
Next Steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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