Employer Engagement and Skills Development Officer [CC6749 - External] in Chichester

Chichester College Group (CCG) is seeking an Employer Engagement and Skills Development Officer to join our Adult Skills team. In this role, you’ll build strong relationships with employers, DWP partners and other stakeholders to understand workforce needs and co‑design training that reflects local and regional priorities. You’ll promote a range of adult learning opportunities, including Skills Bootcamps, and support learners throughout their journey – from recruitment and engagement through to achievement, progression and positive destinations.

You’ll work closely with Sales and Marketing teams to deliver targeted outreach, ensuring programmes reach the right learners and employers. You’ll also ensure full compliance with Department for Education requirements, providing accurate data and reports while maintaining a strong focus on curriculum quality, learner support and impactful delivery. The role includes delivering career preparation and workplace skills training to help adults build confidence and succeed in employment.

This position is ideal for someone who communicates confidently, builds relationships with ease and is passionate about adult learning and community impact. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities will help you thrive as you support learners to achieve and progress.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement (paid as part of the salary for Term‑Time‑Only roles). You also have the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
• Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
• Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
• Additional benefits available – see the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert.

The Chichester College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, which may include a check of the barred lists, and any relevant overseas checks and a self‑declaration relating to the disqualification regulations. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. We vigorously pursue all references and safeguarding checks to ensure applicants are suitable to work with young people. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. We are an equal opportunities employer.