About The Role
Are you passionate about connecting students with industry opportunities and fostering strong employer relationships? Do you have a background in Building Services or Electrical Installations?
As anIndustry Liaison Officer (ILO),you'll play a vital role in shaping students' futures and strengthening employer partnerships.
What You'll Do:
-Secure and overseework placements across Building Services and Electrical Installations vocational areas, ensuring students gain meaningful real-world experience.
- Act as themain point of contactfor employer relations in these vocational sectors, building and maintaining strong industry connections.
-Plan and implementengaging employer events, creating valuable opportunities for students to interact with professionals.
-Organise employer visitsfor students, enhancing their exposure to different career paths and industry insights.
-Ensure timely completionof required documentation from employers, adhering to college guidelines and national expectations.
-Support students individually and in small groupsto identify and develop their employability skills, empowering them to succeed in industry placements.
Join us and make a meaningful impact by bridging the gap between education and industry in ourBuilding Services and Engineering department!
Hours per week: 37
Weeks per year: All year round
Salary: £28,610
Annual Leave: 26 days (+ bank holidays)
Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees.Here are just some of ourbenefitswhen working for the East Kent Colleges Group:
* Competitive salary and holiday entitlement
* Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays)
* Access to cycle to work, car leasing and techpurchasingschemes
* Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution
* Being part of a company withaEco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero
* Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews
* My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to10 daysoff work to pursue voluntary work
* Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day
About You
Join EKC Group as an Industry Liaison Officer!
Are you ahighly organised, dynamic communicatorwith a passion for bridging education and industry? We’re looking for an exceptionalIndustry Liaison Officerto connect ourBuilding Services and Electrical Installationsstudents with meaningful opportunities and build strong employer relationships.
What We’re Looking For:
-Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written—to engage effectively with students, employers, and colleagues.
-Strong organisational ability,capable of prioritising tasks while maintaining a flexible and responsive approach to work demands.
-An inquisitive and analytical mindset, eager to explore opportunities and problem-solve effectively.
-Sharp attention to detail, with the ability to workindependentlyusing initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
-A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable, but industry experience and a willingness to obtain a relevant qualification are equally valued.
-A passion for sharing knowledge and expertise, inspiring the next generation of professionals and helping them succeed in the working world.
If you're ready to make a difference and help shape future careers, this role is perfect for you!
No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.
If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us onjobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk
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