Employer Engagement Manager - Adult Skills

Leicester, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/05/2025

• Salary Circa £30k pa with realistic commision on top!
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code LE1

Job Description

Employer Engagement Manager

Location: Midlands (Hybrid)

Position Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Recruitment

Department: Employment & Skills

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-led Employer Engagement Manager to build strong partnerships with employers and create meaningful employment opportunities for adult learners. Working as part of the Employment & Skills division, you will play a key role in supporting unemployed adults into work by aligning employer needs with training provision and helping develop sustainable employment pathways.

This role requires someone who is confident, target-driven, and passionate about social impact. You\’ll work closely with internal teams and employers to connect talent with opportunity, support business growth, and promote a range of funded training solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Employer Relationship Development

Promote funded training and employment programmes to employers across non-devolved regions

Build and maintain relationships with new and existing employer partners

Introduce employers to Sector-Based Work Academies and pre-employment training offers

Promote the benefits of hiring unemployed adults and providing placement opportunities

Organise and attend employer meetings, work placements, job trials, and recruitment events

Provide post-placement support to employers and learners to ensure retention and satisfaction

Stay up to date on regional labour market trends and employer needs

Partnership Management and Strategic Input

Support the strategic goals of the Employment & Skills division through employer engagement

Collaborate with the senior management team to shape business development plans

Contribute to organisational growth by achieving engagement and income targets

Maintain effective tracking and reporting on employer activity and outcomes

Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure effective learner-to-employer matching

Represent the organisation at industry events, networking forums, and stakeholder meetings

Person Specification

Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or business development

Proven ability to build and manage partnerships across a range of sectors

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence decision-makers

Organised and able to manage a varied workload across multiple employer accounts

IT proficient (Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Teams or Google equivalents)

Self-motivated and target-driven with a solutions-focused approach

Passionate about employability and supporting individuals into sustainable work

Knowledge of employment support programmes or adult education

Understanding of labour market barriers for unemployed or disadvantaged adults

Experience supporting learners or job seekers with work preparation

Professional Attributes

Integrity and professionalism

Creative, resourceful, and resilient

Good judgement and problem-solving ability

Growth mindset and willingness to adapt

Safeguarding Commitment

All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate referencing.

How to Apply

To express your interest, please click “I’m Interested” at the top of the page. A consultant will be in touch to discuss the role further.

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