Employer Partnership Officer - Student Employment
Proposed interview date: Week Commencing 7th December 2026
Kindly note that we cannot accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting for an Employer Partnerships Officer - Student Employment. This role is based at our Roundhouse Campus and offers an excellent opportunity to make a real difference by connecting employers with talented students.
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with employers across the region, helping them with their recruitment needs while creating valuable opportunities for Derby College Group students.
As Employer Partnerships Officer – Student Employment, you will be responsible for developing new and existing employer relationships, identifying apprenticeship, part-time and full-time vacancies, and securing industry placements and work experience opportunities. Working closely with employers, you will gain an understanding of their business and recruitment requirements, promoting suitable DCG services and connecting them with talented students.
You will manage and develop your own portfolio of employer accounts, proactively generating new opportunities through networking, business development activity and relationship management.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.
About you
We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities. You'll have an understanding of recruitment, employer engagement, sales or a similar customer-facing role, and be confident engaging with employers to understand their recruitment needs and promote opportunities to students.
You'll be a proactive and organised communicator, comfortable managing your own employer accounts, generating new opportunities and working towards targets. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems, are essential, along with the ability to build credibility and maintain positive professional relationships.
Most importantly, you'll be passionate about delivering an excellent service to employers while helping students access valuable employment, work experience and industry placement opportunities
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.
The Benefits
- Salary of £32,253 per annum
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Christmas Closure every year – on top of your annual leave!
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card)
- Discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [email protected].
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
