Employer Engagement Manager - Adult Skills
Posted 2 days 5 hours ago by LT Selection
Leicester, United Kingdom Posted on 13/05/2025
- Salary Circa £30k pa with realistic commision on top!
- Country United Kingdom
- Postal Code LE1
Employer Engagement Manager
Location: Midlands (Hybrid)
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Head of Recruitment
Department: Employment & Skills
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and relationship-led Employer Engagement Manager to build strong partnerships with employers and create meaningful employment opportunities for adult learners. Working as part of the Employment & Skills division, you will play a key role in supporting unemployed adults into work by aligning employer needs with training provision and helping develop sustainable employment pathways.
This role requires someone who is confident, target-driven, and passionate about social impact. You'll work closely with internal teams and employers to connect talent with opportunity, support business growth, and promote a range of funded training solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Employer Relationship Development
Promote funded training and employment programmes to employers across non-devolved regions
Build and maintain relationships with new and existing employer partners
Introduce employers to Sector-Based Work Academies and pre-employment training offers
Promote the benefits of hiring unemployed adults and providing placement opportunities
Organise and attend employer meetings, work placements, job trials, and recruitment events
Provide post-placement support to employers and learners to ensure retention and satisfaction
Stay up to date on regional labour market trends and employer needs
Partnership Management and Strategic Input
Support the strategic goals of the Employment & Skills division through employer engagement
Collaborate with the senior management team to shape business development plans
Contribute to organisational growth by achieving engagement and income targets
Maintain effective tracking and reporting on employer activity and outcomes
Work collaboratively with internal delivery teams to ensure effective learner-to-employer matching
Represent the organisation at industry events, networking forums, and stakeholder meetings
Person Specification
Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or business development
Proven ability to build and manage partnerships across a range of sectors
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence decision-makers
Organised and able to manage a varied workload across multiple employer accounts
IT proficient (Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Teams or Google equivalents)
Self-motivated and target-driven with a solutions-focused approach
Passionate about employability and supporting individuals into sustainable work
Knowledge of employment support programmes or adult education
Understanding of labour market barriers for unemployed or disadvantaged adults
Experience supporting learners or job seekers with work preparation
Professional Attributes
Integrity and professionalism
Creative, resourceful, and resilient
Good judgement and problem-solving ability
Growth mindset and willingness to adapt
Safeguarding Commitment
All applicants must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and vulnerable adults. This role is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate referencing.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please click "I'm Interested" at the top of the page. A consultant will be in touch to discuss the role further.