Employer Engagement Officer

Our passionate Apprenticeships and Business Development team are recruiting for an Employer Engagement Officer who will be responsible for employer engagement and student recruitment activities throughout the department.

As an Employer Engagement Officer you will be responsible for building and managing the college’s relationships with external stakeholders, particularly employers on a district, regional and national scale and will maximise the colleges employer facing activities.

Responsibilities include:

• To be responsible for the income generation of apprenticeships across a number of curriculum areas.
• Work in partnership with Business Development Officer/s to provide a high-quality experience for all employer partners.
• Sourcing, vetting and passing on apprenticeship vacancies for the Business Development Officers to fill with their pool of candidates.
• To be proactive in generating new business leads, responding to enquiries and managing relationships with existing employers.
• To actively represent the college at external meetings and events.
• To conduct employer training needs analysis, develop training plans for employers and produce proposals in partnership with curriculum colleagues across the college.
• To work with or Projects Team to identify and write bids and proposals for new business opportunities.
• To be confident in presenting the colleges apprenticeship offer at external events, including employer boards and external networks.
• Building relationships with stakeholders involved in the Skills Agenda, including the Local Authority and Chamber for Business.
• To assist the Head of Department in the development of sales, marketing and business development plans.
• To work closely with curriculum areas on the employer’s behalf to ensure the development and delivery of appropriate training packages to meet employers’ needs.

Hybrid working is negotiable for this role. This means you may be able to work a proportion of your time on campus and some remotely. We are open to discussing this with you during the application process as we recognise the benefits and importance of an environment that supports flexible working.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training 

• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

• Experience of working in an externally facing role with responsibility for client/account management
• Experience of working with employers and community partners
• Experience of the interpretation of information and data sets to inform and enable the creation of training plans.
• Excellent track record of achieving targets associated with income and recruitment of student numbers
• Experience of supporting progression and achieving job outcomes for learners.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
• Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure
• Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
• Annual salary reviews
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
• Free sports and gym facilities
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
• Discounts on greener travel – cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
• Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa
• On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant
• A host of training development opportunities
• Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025
• The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.

*If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken for this post including a check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. Please note that social media checks will also be undertaken during the recruitment process.

Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.