Employer Relationships Officer

Are you results-driven sales and recruitment focussed and confident in building strong professional relationships and passionate about supporting employers with high-quality learning and development solutions

Were looking for an enthusiastic Employer Relationship Officer to join our dedicated Employer Relationships this role you will play a key part in generating new business promoting apprenticeships and training and strengthening partnerships across a range of sectors.

Youll be the face of the organisation for employers identifying opportunities understanding workforce development needs and helping businesses connect with the right training to support their growth.

What Youll Be Doing

Identifying and converting new employer leads into apprenticeship and training opportunities.

Proactive sales by phone email social media and in the community at networking events.

Building long-term productive relationships with employers across the region.

Promoting learning solutions through visits events networking and marketing activity.

Working closely with curriculum teams to ensure programmes meet employer needs.

Tracking client engagement through CRM systems and producing reports to support sales activity.

Essential Criteria

Experience in business development recruitment sales or employer engagement.

Strong communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.

Competent IT skills including use of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

Good organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.

A tenacious results-focused approach with genuine drive and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

Meet agreed sales targets across apprenticeships and other learning programmes.

Carry out training needs analysis with employers to identify suitable solutions.

Follow up all enquiries promptly and maintain accurate records of employer engagement.

Represent the organisation at events networking groups and sector forums.

Develop and maintain a strong network of referral partners to support business growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic customer-facing role and is motivated by achieving results while making a real difference to local skills needs employers and learners.

If youre proactive people-focused and ready for your next challenge wed love to hear from you.

Why Join Us

Competitive salary

30 Bookable annual leave days bank holidays and 2 weeks off at Christmas.

Professional development opportunities.

Access to same-day GP appointments high street discounts discounted hair and beauty treatments electric car scheme.

On-site gym & florist (site dependent).

Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

Additional Information

Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally before commencing employment all employees undergo safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS.

Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Please note all applicants are scored anonymously via application process only we do not accept CVs. To apply enter your email address and click on Apply Now

Closing Date: May 17th

Shortlisting from: May 18th

Interviews in week commencing: 1st or 8th June

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North Lindsey College has been a key training provider in Scunthorpe for over 60 years helping thousands of people throughout the years to go on to achieve their dreams.

We offer post-16 study programmes apprenticeships traineeships part-time short courses and Higher Education programmes.

Across all of our provision we work closely with employers across every sector in this region and further afield to help you gain the skills you need to progress into your chosen career.