Overview
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?
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Employer Relationship Officer to join our dedicated Employer Relationships Directorate. In this role, you will play a key part in generating new business, promoting apprenticeships and training, and strengthening partnerships across a range of sectors.
You’ll 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 You’ll 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.
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
* Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
* Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week, including health visitors, financial advisers, or physiotherapy specialists
* On‑site fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free eye‑care vouchers
* Discounted hair and beauty services
* On‑site nursery
* Access to Remploy – a 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource
* In‑house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in wellbeing
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.
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