At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with employers to create exciting placement opportunities for students.
- Company: Dynamic educational institution focused on student success and community engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a range of employee perks.
- Other info: Join a supportive team that values education and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives by connecting them with valuable work experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 29100 - 30786 £ per year.
Location: Huddersfield
Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 Hours a week/ 52 Weeks per year
In the role of Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor, you’ll predominantly be based at The Waterfront Quarter but may work across all our Huddersfield and Dewsbury Centres. Your focus will be on proactively generating sufficient high-quality placements and other employer-led activities to enhance the overall student experience. A driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Employer engagement
- Proactively generating new business leads to secure and maintain a wide range of work placement opportunities to meet the needs of students’ study programmes
- Liaising with Personal Development Tutors for the matching process
- Linking students to relevant placement opportunities generated
- Planning, organising, and participating in employer engagement activities and events designed to strengthen partnerships, raise the profile of our organisation, and expand opportunities for our students
Ideally, you’ll have a track record of generating new business leads through targeted telesales and networking activity (or be able to demonstrate equivalent ability), along with proven experience in developing and maintaining quality employer and partnership relationships. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively across all areas of the college, build effective working relationships and provide first class customer service and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.
Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.
We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.
Equal Opportunity: As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce.
Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.
Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor in Huddersfield employer: Kirklees Council
As an Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor at our Huddersfield location, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee wellbeing. With access to mentoring schemes, financial contributions for qualifications, and a range of staff benefits including discounts and travel perks, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative environment where your contributions directly enhance the student experience. Join us in our mission to empower learners while enjoying a fulfilling career that values kindness, unity, and excellence.
