Employer Engagement Consultant

Department: Employability and Entrepreneurship Location: Birmingham (On-site) Type of Contract: Permanent GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more. Our Vision: Changing lives through education. What We Do: Supporting students and graduates in exploring career options, developing job-ready skills, and securing employment. We offer one-to-one guidance, CV and interview support, access to internships and job opportunities, and connections with employers through events and partnerships. Our goal is to help every student build a confident, successful future. The role: The Employer Engagement Consultant plays a pivotal role in developing and nurturing relationships with employers to create a steady stream of job opportunities for students and graduates. This role requires building strategic partnerships with diverse employers across various industries, aligning job opportunities with the courses and student demographics of GBS. The position involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate successful employment outcomes and managing industry-specific client portfolios to bridge the gap between students and job opportunities. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position. What the role involves: Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with a wide range of employers nationally to ensure a continuous pipeline of job opportunities for students and graduates. Act as the primary point of contact for employers, understanding their recruitment needs and aligning them with the student demographics and course offerings. Build and enhance connections with employers across various industries on a national level, tailoring engagement strategies to align with the specific courses and student demographics on campus. Proactively identify and engage new employers to expand job opportunities relevant to the institution’s curriculum and student interests. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including academic departments, placements, mentoring, career services, and alumni relations, to effectively communicate job opportunities to students and graduates. Develop and manage industry-specific client portfolios tailored to the courses offered and student demographics, providing a strategic link between students and the job market. Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance employer engagement, continuously seeking opportunities for student job placements and internships. What Experience/Skills are required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Career Services, or a related field. Proven experience in employer engagement, recruitment, career services, or a similar role. Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a diverse range of employers across industries. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with employers, students, and internal stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects and client portfolios, demonstrating strategic planning and organizational skills. Knowledge of the job market and industry trends relevant to the institution’s course offerings. What We Offer 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days Workplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme £500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus I will be starting a Masters in Careers and Employability Guidance in January, and this has been supported by my manager who allows me to manage my time and diary how best works for me. We are also given constant upskilling opportunities and encouraged to attend both internal and external learning and development events. — Kira McCormack (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed. #LI-Onsite #indeedmay #J-18808-Ljbffr