Job Description
About the Role:
The Employer Partnership Executive plays a critical role in driving North Hertfordshire College’s employer engagement strategy. This position is responsible for building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships employers to support the college’s mission of delivering industry-relevant education and training.
Experience in recruitment, marketing, or sales.
Experience of Business to Business (B2B) and Business to Customer (B2C) experience of selling Government funded training.
Hold a clean driving license with access to a vehicle or ability to travel county wide.
Experience of working in a client facing sales role within the education and skills sector on a national scale.
Salary - 30K
The role focuses on converting leads generated through marketing channels into active partnerships, ensuring employers are fully engaged in apprenticeship programmes, workforce development initiatives, and curriculum co-design. By acting as a trusted advisor to employers, the postholder will help businesses address skills gaps, develop talent pipelines, and access high-quality training solutions tailored to their needs.
In addition to lead conversion, the Employer Partnership Executive will gather and share employer insights to inform curriculum planning, ensuring that NHC’s provision remains responsive to labour market demands. The role also supports the delivery of work experience opportunities, guest lectures, and employer-led projects that enrich the student experience and improve progression outcomes.
Ultimately, this position contributes to NHC’s strategic goal of being the partner of choice for employers in Hertfordshire, strengthening the college’s reputation as a leader in skills development and regional economic growth.
About the Organisation:
At Hart Learning & Development, part of North Hertfordshire College, we’re passionate about helping people and businesses grow. We deliver apprenticeships, adult and professional training across the region and throughout the UK.
We offer high quality programmes in areas like Health, Business, Construction Trades, Management, and Professional Courses, serving companies of all sizes from big names such as the John Lewis Partnership and Lloyds Banking Group to local small businesses.
With a fantastic, dedicated team of 50 staff and a £5 million annual turnover, we’re proud to be making a real difference to both learners and employers.
Role and Responsibilities
* Employer Engagement & Relationship Management
* Develop and maintain relationships with employers.
* Act as the main point of contact for employer queries and support.
* Promote North Hertfordshire College’s apprenticeship and workforce development offer.
* Lead Conversion & Business Development
* Convert leads generated through marketing campaigns and other sources.
* Identify opportunities for new partnerships and repeat business.
* Maintain accurate records in CRM and track progress against KPIs.
* Curriculum & Partnership Integration
* Gather employer feedback and share insights with curriculum teams.
* Support employer involvement in curriculum design and delivery.
* Facilitate guest lectures, projects, and work experience opportunities.
* Compliance & Quality
* Ensure all employer agreements meet funding and compliance requirements.
* Work closely with Business Support Officers to manage enrolment processes.
* Reporting & Performance
* Monitor lead flow and conversion rates.
* Report on employer engagement activity to the Business Development Steering Group.