Employer Engagement Advisor

LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING

EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT ADVISOR  

Internal Reference: 0066

Hours: Full Time, Part Time and Variable hours available - (To be discussed at interview stage)

Salary: Full Time - £20,449 up to £23,686 per annum

Part Time - to be calculated from Full Time equivalent

Variable - £12.61 or £14.61 (Dependant on qualifications)

As the UK’s leading provider of construction education and training, Leeds College of Building we are at the forefront of delivering high quality programmes across the construction sector. Employer Engagement, which includes the apprenticeship provision, is one of the Colleges growth areas and we are proud of our excellent facilities and the quality of our assessment, teaching and learning to meet industry needs.

Duties will include the monitoring and management of a caseload of students in line with the College’s contracts with funding bodies. You will also carry out employer recruitment, health & safety vetting, employer/student sign ups, secure places and monitor progression together with ensuring College / student files meet audit compliance requirements. You will liaise with employers, agencies and college staff to ensure all learners have a quality experience and are able to progress onto further learning or employment opportunities.

Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant area, you should have relevant and recent experience in an educational or training environment liaising with external organisations/stakeholders. You should have the necessary skills to deal with young people in a challenging and fast moving environment.  A background in Construction and a Health and Safety qualification would be a distinct advantage.

You will be required to travel on a daily basis and may be required to stay in accommodation. Therefore, a full driving licence and the ability to use your own transport is essential for this post. 

In return we offer an excellent benefits package which, for this post, includes an enviable 30 day annual leave entitlement in addition to statutory and additional bank holidays, an excellent pension scheme (West Yorkshire Pension Fund), free parking at all of our College sites on a first come first served basis, family friendly policies and opportunities for training and development.

Please note that all applications should be completed online. Please visit the vacancies section of our website at www.lcb.ac.uk. CV’s will not be accepted. 

Closing date: Thursday 1st February 2018 at 12 noon.

Please note this position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

The College is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. It is also committed to the ‘Prevent Duty’ and the requirement to prevent people being drawn into terrorism and expects all staff to share these commitments.