Group Head of Employer Engagement in Peterborough

# Group Head of Employer EngagementEmployer: Inspire Education GroupLocation: Peterborough, CambridgeshireContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: £48,803 per annumPosted: 30th October 2026Expires: 15th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1582015Job Reference: REQ000757* Share :* Print**Lead the Future of Employer Engagement**At Inspire Education Group, we're committed to creating Careers, Not Courses. We're looking for an ambitious and commercially-minded Group Head of Employer Engagement to lead and transform how we work with employers across our region.This is a high-profile leadership role where you'll shape strategic partnerships with businesses, industry bodies and key stakeholders, ensuring employers are at the heart of everything we do. Working closely with curriculum leaders, you'll help influence educational provision, drive apprenticeship and work placement opportunities, and support learners in developing the skills employers need today and tomorrow.**About the Role**Reporting to the Vice Principal Apprenticeships and Higher Education, you will lead our employer engagement, apprenticeship recruitment and work placement functions, bringing together talented teams to create a high-performing, target-driven service.You will:* Develop and deliver the Group's Employer Engagement Strategy* Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, business networks and regional stakeholders* Drive apprenticeship recruitment, industry placements and commercial opportunities across the Group* Champion our \"Careers Not Courses\" approach, ensuring employers help shape curriculum development and learner experiences* Lead, coach and inspire a team of employer engagement and recruitment professionals* Use data and CRM systems to manage pipelines, forecasting and performance* Represent the Group at regional business events, employer forums and strategic partnership meetingsAbout YouWe're looking for a confident leader with a proven track record of delivering results through employer engagement, business development or B2B sales.You will have:* Significant experience leading employer engagement, account management or commercial business development activities* A strong track record of building strategic partnerships and developing new business opportunities* Experience managing high-performing teams and delivering against ambitious targets* Excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills* Experience using CRM systems to manage sales pipelines and customer relationships* Understanding of workforce development, apprenticeships, employability or skills-based provision* A degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience Experience within Further Education, training or apprenticeships would be advantageous but is not essential.Why work for IEG?* Generous Leave: Up to 43 days' holiday per year, including Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days (pro rata for part-time staff).* Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including death-in-service benefits* Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere* Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications* Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discountsIEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.### AttachmentsWhy Work for IEGJD Group Head of Employer Engagement - Oct 2026### Safeguarding Statement:IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.