Head of Employer Engagement: Curriculum in Milton Keynes

Salary Up to £52,000 per annum (Subject to experience)

Basis Full time

Head of Employer Engagement: Curriculum

22/11/2026

Job details

Salary Up to £52,000 per annum (Subject to experience) Contractual hours 37.5 Basis Full time Region Central Package 38 days leave plus bank holidays, Generous pension, Development opportunities, Sector discounts

Job reference VO01035

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Job description

Shape the future workforce of Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Anticipated interview date - 30th Nov/1st Dec in Milton Keynes

Are you a strategic relationship builder with a passion for education, skills, and employer engagement?

MK College Group is seeking an ambitious and influential Head of Employer Engagement: Curriculum to lead the development of impactful partnerships between education and industry. In this pivotal leadership role, you will work with employers, stakeholders, schools, and curriculum teams to create outstanding opportunities that help learners develop the skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to succeed in today's workforce.

Working across our diverse curriculum provision, including Study Programmes, Adult Education, Higher Education, and community learning, you will drive employer engagement strategy, develop talent pipelines, and strengthen links with businesses across one of the UK's fastest-growing economies.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the College's employer engagement strategy across curriculum areas.
• Building and managing high-value relationships with employers and key stakeholders.
• Creating opportunities for learners through industry projects, guest speakers, competitions, sponsorships, mentoring, and employer-led experiences.
• Working with curriculum leaders to ensure employer voice informs curriculum development and learner outcomes.
• Delivering employer events and networking opportunities that strengthen partnerships and showcase talent.
• Using market intelligence and employer insight to identify growth opportunities and support future workforce needs.
• Representing the College at local, regional, and national employer engagement forums.

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Experience in a leadership or management role.
• Strong employer engagement, business development, or stakeholder management experience.
• A track record of developing sustainable partnerships and delivering strategic initiatives.
• An understanding of the Further Education sector and the role employer engagement plays in learner success.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills.
• The ability to analyse data, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.

Why join us?

At MK College Group, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference to learners, employers, and the wider community. You'll join an organisation committed to transforming lives through education while working within one of the UK's most innovative and fast-growing business regions.

Our Benefits

• 35 days annual leave
• 3 additional company closure days during the festive season
• Birthday off
• UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card, Blue Light Card and our reward and recognition platform
• Employee wellbeing platform
• Access to a variety of EDIB related Employee Networks
• Great working environment with complementary parking at both our Milton Keynes and Bletchley sites

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