Employer Engagement Officer

FIND are a specialist staffing business, servicing the Skills, Learning & Apprenticeship markets across the UK.
We’re representing a leading training provider who provide specialist construction training qualifications in the shape of bootcamps, commercial & AEB.
 
Role: Employer Engagement Officer
 
Snapshot of experience required: This is a business-to-business sales focussed role. Whilst my client doesn’t require someone who is super experienced, you will be comfortable and have some exposure to outbound sales and be able to build relationships with customers.
 
Location: Can be based anywhere in the UK. Must be happy with some travel (all mileage paid for + overnight stays if required)
 
Salary: up to £28,000 (DOE)
 
About the role
To source, identify and gain sustainable employment opportunities for learners aged 19+. Develop and manage partnerships and work with our key stakeholders nationally in line with our delivery locations. Work collaboratively with the operations team to ensure timely progression of all learners.
 
Key Responsibilities
To establish local, regional and national employer relationships guaranteeing ring fenced vacancies for learners
To identify and create opportunities for the development and delivery of Sector Based Work Academies (SBWA’s) across all contract areas
To identify all learner needs to ensure clear and timely progression routes.
Utilise internal management information systems to accurately track and record learners progression
Communicate with the operations team and stakeholders on all aspects of learner progress and provide support and resolutions to barriers to progression
Frequently attend stakeholder meetings, job fairs, community events, existing employer forums in order to promote our programmes
To coordinate employer visits taking place at the course venues or local stakeholders premises
Ensure effective Careers Information, Education, Advice and Guidance (CIEAG) is carried out and use information obtained at enrolment/induction to ensure that learners progression are planned to meet their needs
Effective communication with all stakeholders, partners and wider team to support and meet the learner needs
Providing regular weekly and monthly progress reports to the Employer/Stakeholder Engagement Manager
Review and analyse own performance against required outcomes to ensure organisational targets are met or exceeded
Generate new employer leads through calls and face to face meetings
Keep up to date with local and national labour market trends particularly in the areas of construction, warehousing, logistics and security Skills & Experience Required
Proven record of generating new business
Knowledge of labour market trends and key sectors
Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines
Proven record of achieving targets
Communication skills
Full driving licence and business insurance Willingness to travel nationally