Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference
Colchester Institute is a leading provider of education and training in Essex, renowned for delivering high-quality programmes that prepare students for successful careers. We are passionate about developing talent and supporting our learners to achieve their full potential.
Employer and Student Engagement Manager (Business, Accounting & Computing)
Full time, Permanent
About the role:
* Coordinate and support employer engagement and industry partnerships to promote and grow curriculum provision
* Maintain and build on established relationships with key employers and stakeholders
* Work closely with Curriculum Leaders to develop and manage work placement processes, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met
* Lead on the organisation of student work placement opportunities and act as the main point of contact for employers
* Ensure employers fully understand student roles, expectations and placement requirements
* Prepare and support students for work placements, including workplace behaviour, punctuality, travel arrangements and professional conduct
* Support students to develop employability skills, including applications, interviews, employer-led projects and progression into apprenticeships
* Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure work placements meet Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Welfare requirements
* Monitor and record work placement activity, maintaining accurate and auditable records for awarding bodies and funding regulators
* Develop and maintain accurate employer and customer records using the College CRM system
* Promote Colchester Institute’s employer-led products and services in partnership with internal teams
* Maintain regular communication with employers and students throughout placement periods, providing ongoing support where required
Experience and Qualifications:
* Good Experience of providing customer focused support, and dealing with complex enquiries from internal and external stakeholders
* Excellent IT experience, including Microsoft Office products to produce clear and accurate communications, using information from databases and other systems
* Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to work and develop relationships with students and key stakeholders
* Proven effectiveness in the leadership or co-ordination of a team of staff or can demonstrate / evidence the abilities and approach to successfully lead a team of staff
* Educated to A Level Standard or Equivalent
Why Join Us?
At Colchester Institute, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team committed to enhancing the experience of every student and staff member. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that offers variety, responsibility and room for professional growth.
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