Employer Engagement Officer - Construction

Construction Employer Engagement & Partnerships Officer
£28,192 - £30,879 per annum
Full Time | Permanent
Northamptonshire

Do you enjoy building relationships with employers and helping people take the next step in their careers?
We're working with a specialist college in Northamptonshire that is looking for a Construction Employer Engagement & Partnerships Officer to connect construction employers with students preparing to enter the industry.
This is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time speaking with employers, arranging work placements, visiting businesses, supporting students and helping create opportunities that lead to future employment.

What you'll be doing

Building relationships with local construction companies and industry partners
Finding work placement opportunities for students
Visiting employers and placement sites across the region
Matching students with suitable placements
Supporting employers throughout the placement process
Organising careers events, employer talks and industry engagement activities
Working with construction tutors to understand student and employer needs
Monitoring placements and ensuring the required paperwork and compliance checks are completed
Helping students develop valuable industry experience before they enter employment
What we're looking for
You don't necessarily need to come from education.
We'll consider candidates with experience in:

Employer engagement
Recruitment
Apprenticeships
Business development
Account management
Employability services
Construction training
Full clean driving license and access to own vehicle
Most importantly, you'll be confident building relationships, organised in your approach and comfortable working with both employers and students.

Why apply?

A varied role that combines relationship building and student support
The opportunity to work closely with the construction industry
A chance to make a genuine impact on students' future careers
Join a supportive team within a well-established specialist college 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.
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