Salary - £30k - £32k Job Purpose: Engage with employers to support progression for learners. The Employer Engagement Officer is a key member of the team, supporting our learners in accessing a range of employment and further training opportunities. The post holder will be involved in identifying employers offering work placements and employment opportunities that match the skills, experience, and aspirations of the learner, while also coordinating work placement opportunities for learners. The Employer Engagement Officer will ensure that they continually identify and build relationships with employers and FE providers. The role will also involve offering advice and guidance on employment pathways, career development, and career and job fair-type events. Aim2Learn are a national provider of training to unemployed learners. The successful candidate will undertake the following main Duties and Responsibilities: Develop an employer engagement plan in line with agreed performance measures. The plan will include a rationale for employer targets along with short- and long-term goals, which will include: Building strong employer relationships Securing employment for learners Setting up employer interviews and securing work placements Supporting the transition, where appropriate, from further education or work placement into employment Effectively seek out employers who are willing to provide employment opportunities and or work experience placements, which match the learners’ skills, experience and aspirations. Develop professional, long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with employers. Establish, develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of local labour markets and issues affecting recruitment to share with others within the team. Confidently and professionally promote Aim2Learn Pre-Employment Services by representing the organisation at appropriate events and presenting aims and objectives to potential employers, which in turn would increase the awareness of Aim2Learn services. The ideal candidate must possess the following Skills, Experience and Qualities: Have a current network of contacts within the business and education sector Strong and demonstrable experience in a high-volume sales environment Not shy to pick up the phone Good ICT skills, particularly with Microsoft packages, including Excel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong attention to detail Educated to a minimum of GCSE grade C in English and Maths or equivalent. Able to follow processes Problem solver with a “can-do” attitude Enthusiasm in the workplace Work well under pressure in a challenging environment The ideal candidate may possess the following desirable Skills, Experience and Qualities: Construction/telecoms sector experience In return. Aim2Learn will give you: A competitive salary 28 days Holiday, including Bank Holidays Employer contributory pension scheme Working pattern: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break A challenging and rewarding role in a successful and growing business. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be subject to satisfactory clearance of this check. Experience in the role is not mandatory, but it is very important.