Employer Engagement Officer
37 Hours Per Week, Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm, 1 Hour Lunch Break
£26,247 to £28,261 Per Annum Depending on Experience
Bishop Burton College is seeking an enthusiastic and driven Employer Engagement Officer to join our Services to Business department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting apprenticeship recruitment and building lasting partnerships with employers across a range of sectors.
In this dynamic and customer-facing role, you will act as the key liaison between apprentices, employers, and internal college teams, ensuring a high-quality onboarding experience and supporting successful apprenticeship starts. You’ll work to generate new opportunities by fostering relationships with employers and promoting vacancies through various channels.
Key responsibilities include managing employer accounts, supporting recruitment and marketing efforts, guiding employers through the vacancy and onboarding process, and providing high levels of information, advice and guidance to applicants and stakeholders. The postholder will also coordinate and attend events, visits, and fairs to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities.
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to thrive in a busy and collaborative environment. Experience in employer engagement, sales, recruitment, or apprenticeships is essential, alongside knowledge of the land-based or animal industries.
Applicants must hold a relevant Level 3 qualification or demonstrate equivalent experience, along with English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or be willing to work towards this). A full UK driving licence and willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends are required.
Shortlisting for this role will be based solely on the information provided in the application form. CVs will not be considered during the shortlisting process. Please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
For the Vacancy Pack and Person Specification please click here
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Bishop Burton College promote equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring fair treatment, representation, and opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their background or characteristics. We see this as essential for creating inclusive environments and fostering innovation and creativity.
Benefits
In addition to working in a beautiful rural environment, you will benefit from the following:
- Local Government Pension Scheme This is a defined benefit scheme with generous employer contributions
- 40 days leave including 25 days annual leave, concessionary days and bank holidays , all leave is pro-rata for staff employed on a part-time contract
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free car parking
- A range of on-site catering facilities
- Optional health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership at the on-site gym
- Dedicated health and wellbeing programme
- Career development opportunities
- Free will writing service
- Generous sick pay and compassionate leave scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Free eye tests
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The college does not hold a sponsorship licence so therefore this post is not open to candidates who require sponsorship under the points-based system.
If you have any queries, please contact the HR Team at human.resources@bishopburton.ac.uk or telephone 01964 553167.
Closing date: Tuesday 29th July 2025
Interview date: Thursday 7th August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other safeguarding check will be carried out on the successful candidate. Bishop Burton College is committed to Equal Opportunities for all. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
