About the Role
As an Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) at East Kent Colleges Group (EKC Group), you will be responsible for securing and monitoring work placements for students across vocational areas, acting as the main point of contact for employer relations, supporting planning and implementation of employer events, and ensuring employers provide required documentation in a timely manner.
Your role also involves working one-to-one with students to identify employability skill gaps and support them to develop these skills for successful industry placements.
Key Information
* Salary: £8,897
* Holiday payment: £1,289
* Hours per week: 15
* Weeks per year: 40
Benefits
* Generous annual leave – 26 days full-time per annum, plus 3 days after 5 years of service
* Learning and development opportunities – 3-4 paid group development days annually, bespoke programmes (e.g. First Line Manager Development Programme) and strong internal progression (1 in 3 roles are filled internally)
* Flexible personal leave – time off for children’s nursery/school, moving homes, and interviews
* Competitive pension scheme – 18% employer contribution
* Exclusive discounts & perks – including restaurant, grocery, retail and holiday discounts, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on‑site nursery
* Wellbeing and health support – generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible medical appointment support, return‑to‑work support
* Culture and recognition – part of Community Days, Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030
About You
We are seeking an Industry Liaison Officer with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. You must be highly organised, able to prioritise work, flexible and responsive to demands. An inquisitive and analytical approach, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. A level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable; otherwise experience in a relevant sector and willingness to obtain a relevant level 3 qualification will be considered.
If you have experience in this field and a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise with the future generation, this position is ideal for you.
About Us
East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider and the first general further education college organisation in the country to receive the Outstanding grade across all strands of the new inspection framework. An inclusive provider, we place students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything we do, illustrated by our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and carry out checks (conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS, sufficient referencing) to ensure staff are suitable to work with these groups. It is a criminal offence to apply for a post involving regulated activity relevant to children if barred. Suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored during the interview process.
Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities. We aim to increase our workforce diversity and encourage applications where underrepresentation exists. We hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer, confirming our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare a disability and meet essential criteria. We also support Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge), inviting applicants meeting essential criteria to apply. Flexible working options are available, and we welcome career‑break returnees. We do not engage agencies for permanent staff – an in‑house recruitment team handles all hires.
Seniority Level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
* Higher Education
To apply, simply click apply and complete our short application form. We will review all applications and respond to candidates after the closing date.
For an informal chat or queries, email jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.
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