Employer Engagement Officer

Location: Newcastle or Sunderland (office-based with employer visits)
Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 + benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

Are you a natural relationship builder with a passion for connecting people to opportunities? We’re recruiting for an Employer Engagement Officer to join a national training provider, helping learners progress into employment, work placements, and further training.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Employers across Leeds and beyond.
• Match Learners to suitable Work Placements, Training, or Job Opportunities.
• Organise Employer Interviews, Networking Events, and Career Fairs.
• Provide Advice and Guidance on Career Development Pathways.
• Keep up to date with Local Labour Market Trends to maximise Opportunities for Learners.

• Proven experience in Employer Engagement, Business Development or Sales.
• Confident picking up the phone and building new contacts.
• Excellent Communication, Organisation, and IT Skills.
• Positive, proactive, and able to work to targets.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English.
• Experience in the Role is Not Mandatory, but it is Very Important.

• Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOE
• 28-day Holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Employer contributory pension scheme
• Professional Development Opportunities
• A rewarding Role making a real Difference to Learners’ Futures

How to Apply:
If you’re enthusiastic, driven, and ready to make an impact, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

This Position is Subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) and will be Subject to Satisfactory Clearance of this Check.