Employment Engagement Officer

Employer Engagement Officer
Construction Sector
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Competitive Salary + Exceptional Benefits Package

Help shape the future workforce within the construction industry
Our Client is seeking an ambitious and commercially minded Employer Engagement Officer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to build strong relationships with construction employers, generate new business opportunities and play a key role in connecting industry with education and skills development.

Our Client is passionate about supporting employers with high-quality training solutions while helping learners develop successful careers. If you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy building lasting business relationships, we would love to hear from you.

The Role
Reporting to the Employer Engagement management team, the Employer Engagement Officer will act as the primary point of contact for employers within the construction sector, developing new business opportunities whilst managing and growing existing accounts.
This is a varied and rewarding position where no two days are the same. You will be engaging with new and existing employers, understanding workforce development needs and promoting a range of training solutions that deliver value to both businesses and learners.

Typical responsibilities include:
·Developing new business opportunities through proactive sales activity, networking and employer engagement
·Building and maintaining strong relationships with construction employers across the region
·Promoting apprenticeships, commercial training programmes, distance learning opportunities and funded training solutions
·Managing employer accounts and identifying opportunities for growth and additional services
·Providing advice on available funding streams and the most appropriate training solutions
·Preparing proposals, presentations, bids and tender submissions
·Attending employer meetings, networking events and industry forums
·Maintaining accurate CRM records and managing a healthy sales pipeline
·Producing forecasts and reports to support performance monitoring
·Working closely with marketing and curriculum teams to ensure employer needs are met
·Supporting employer satisfaction activities and responding promptly to enquiries

The successful Employer Engagement Officer will become a trusted advisor to employers, providing a responsive and professional service that encourages long-term partnerships with our client.

Requirements
We are looking for a confident business development professional with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for supporting the construction sector.

To be successful, you will have:
·Significant experience in business development, sales or employer engagement
·A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
·Experience generating new business through cold calling and other sales activity
·Experience managing employer accounts and developing long-term business relationships
·Knowledge and understanding of the construction sector
·Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
·Experience using CRM systems and managing sales pipelines
·Strong objection-handling and closing skills
·Full UK driving licence and access to transport
·A willingness to travel as required

This would be an ideal opportunity for someone who has been a Business Development Executive, Employer Engagement Officer, Account Manager, Apprenticeship Sales Consultant or Business Development Manager within a training, education, construction, apprenticeship or skills-based environment.

Our Client has an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality education, apprenticeships and professional training programmes. Our Client works closely with employers to help develop the future workforce and support business growth through tailored skills solutions.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation, professionalism and continuous improvement are actively encouraged. This role has been created to strengthen employer partnerships and support ongoing growth within the construction sector.

Based in Northamptonshire, our client offers excellent facilities, free parking and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, development and professional progression.

Benefits and Package
·Competitive salary
·Local Government Pension Scheme
·33 days holiday including bank and public holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
·Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits*
·Health Cash Plan*
·Free on-site parking
·Discounted on-site gym membership
·Cycle to Work Scheme*
·10% discount on College courses
·High street discount scheme
·Wellbeing programme
·Annual volunteering day opportunity
·Ongoing training and career development
*Subject to eligibility criteria

If you are an experienced sales and relationship management professional looking for your next challenge as an Employer Engagement Officer, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today for consideration.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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