Job Summary
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Role Title: Employer Engagement Specialist
Location: Deeside
Contract Type: Permanent: Full time
Salary: £ 33,912 - £ 38,218
We currently have a vacancy for an Employer Engagement Specialist to join our Employer Engagement team based in Deeside.
The team is responsible for providing excellent links for Coleg Cambria learners with local employers. This includes work placements, apprenticeship opportunities and employability events. As an Employer Engagement Specialist you will be responsible for generating new leads and repeat business on a regular basis with both new and existing clients. It will also be your responsibility to maximise any opportunities presented to you and work to achieve individual, team and organisational targets. You will have an excellent knowledge of the external funding landscape.
Essential Requirements
1. Minimum of level 3 qualification (A Level or Equivalent)
2. Ability to effectively plan, manage, and work to targets, including excellent organisational and time management skills.
3. Ability to travel to employers across North Wales and North West
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong negotiation skills.
5. Ability to build strong relationships with staff, clients, and internal/external stakeholders.
6. Significant experience of business development
7. Experience of client relationship management
8. Understanding of training and development programmes (including apprenticeships)
9. Experience of working in a consultative sales and target driven environment
10. Experience of creating and maintaining external networks and partnerships
Welsh language skills are desirable for this position
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.
The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.
Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.
Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.
The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.
The safety of children, young people and adults identified as ‘vulnerable’ is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.
Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.
Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.
Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
Discounted Gym Membership
Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
Free Parking on All Sites
Cycle Scheme
Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
Discounted Rates for Restaurants
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave