Employer Engagement Officer

Application Deadline: 21 April 2025

Department: Business Engagement

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £26,215 / year

Description

Job Title: Employer Engagement Officer

Join an Outstanding Team
At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Role
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on students' future careers? Do you thrive on building relationships and partnerships with organisations and employers? If so, our Apprenticeships & Business Engagement department is currently seeking an Employer Engagement Officer to join our team.

As an Employer Engagement Officer, you will actively pursue and develop partnerships with existing employers, partners and stakeholders to identify skills and recruitment needs as well as work experience placement opportunities for learners. You will obtain and monitor work experience compliance and attendance to achieve targets to include those of learners who are expected to complete extended work placement. You will collaborate with the Business Development Manager to ensure a swift intervention when required to meet the College’s expectations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual who is passionate about the success of learners and a great team player.

Interested candidates are advised to apply early as the vacancy will close once the right candidate is found.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and record regular work experience attendance on Pro Monitor against each learner, ensuring they are working towards their hours target in a timely manner.
• For those learners who are expected to complete extended work placement hours of 315 towards their Healthcare T-level qualification, the completion of T-level agreement contacts will be required to comply with T-level funding rules.
• Conduct Employer and Learner H&S risk assessments for each work placement premises prior to the placement start date to ensure learners are provided with a safe, disciplined and positive employment environment.
• Maintain regular contact with new and existing employers to develop current and future opportunities and identify relevant, high-quality work experience.
• Provide an accurate weekly report of work placement progress for each learner against your targets to the Business Development Manager in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Level 3 qualification, or equivalent
• Experience in a sales, recruitment, or business development role.
• A proven track record of delivering to targets or successfully achieving KPIs.
• Track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Access to own vehicle essential
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills and abilities using Microsoft and internal systems
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills in order to work effectively with students, staff and people external to the College.
• Highly developed sales and customer service skills with a good understanding of sales techniques likely to be successful with employers.
• Ability to complete work to deadlines and effectively manage a high-volume workload.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels across the College.

Please see the person specification for the full criteria.

Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College
Why Join Hugh Baird College?
When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance: Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

Flexible Working: We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

Medicash: Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

Pension Scheme: You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

Professional Development: We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

Industrial Commercial Updates: Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

Reward and Recognition: Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

Lifestyle Fitness Gym: You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

Health and Wellbeing: You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Travel: You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

Retail Discounts: You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

Blue Light Card: You may be eligible to apply for a Blue Light card, giving you access to exclusive discounts.