Senior Employer Engagement Officer

Join Sandwell College Group as a Senior Employer Engagement Officer and take the lead in driving employer partnerships, business growth and apprenticeship opportunities across the region. This is a dynamic and high-impact role where you’ll work directly with employers, stakeholders and industry partners to develop workforce solutions, grow training provision and create real opportunities for learners and businesses alike. If you thrive in a target-driven environment and enjoy building relationships that make a difference, this is your opportunity to be part of an ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop employer partnerships to grow apprenticeship, employability and commercial training provision
• Generate new business opportunities and achieve recruitment and income targets
• Promote apprenticeships, SWAPs and workforce development solutions to employers and stakeholders
• Manage employer accounts, networking activity and external partnerships
• Support and guide junior staff, sharing best practice and contributing to team performance
• Support employers with apprenticeship levy, funding and workforce planning
• Produce sales, engagement and performance reports using CRM and tracking systems
• Support employer events, outreach activity and strategic business development initiatives
• Ensure compliance with funding, safeguarding and organisational policies

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding, compliance, levy processes and workforce development is essential to this role
• Experience in business development, employer engagement or sales-focused roles
• Experience building relationships with employers, stakeholders and external partners
• Knowledge of apprenticeship funding, levy processes and workforce development
• Experience meeting targets and managing business growth activity
• Strong IT, reporting and presentation skills
• Experience working within education, training or employability provision is desirable
• A Level 3 qualification in Management, Sales, Customer Service or a related subject
• Level 2 English and Maths

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