Description

Construction Employer Engagement & Partnerships Officer
£28,192 - £30,879 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Northamptonshire

Do you enjoy building relationships with employers and helping people take the next step in their careers?
We're working with a specialist college in Northamptonshire that is looking for a Construction Employer Engagement & Partnerships Officer to connect construction employers with students preparing to enter the industry.
This is a hands-on role where you'll spend your time speaking with employers, arranging work placements, visiting businesses, supporting students and helping create opportunities that lead to future employment.

What you'll be doing

• Building relationships with local construction companies and industry partners
• Finding work placement opportunities for students
• Visiting employers and placement sites across the region
• Matching students with suitable placements
• Supporting employers throughout the placement process
• Organising careers events, employer talks and industry engagement activities
• Working with construction tutors to understand student and employer needs
• Monitoring placements and ensuring the required paperwork and compliance checks are completed
• Helping students develop valuable industry experience before they enter employment

What we're looking for
You don't necessarily need to come from education.
We'll consider candidates with experience in:

• Employer engagement
• Recruitment
• Apprenticeships
• Business development
• Account management
• Employability services
• Construction training
• Full clean driving license and access to own vehicle

Most importantly, you'll be confident building relationships, organised in your approach and comfortable working with both employers and students.

Why apply?

• A varied role that combines relationship building and student support
• The opportunity to work closely with the construction industry
• A chance to make a genuine impact on students' future careers
• Join a supportive team within a well-established specialist college

Next steps
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process.
Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

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