Employer Relations and Student Experience Officer

ESSCA; Málaga; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSCA Málaga campus seeks an Employer Relations and Student Experience Officer to implement the campus strategy on corporate relations, raise ESSCA's profile, and optimise students' transition into the workplace. The role also covers student experience, engagement, health, wellbeing and inclusion at the local level.

The role involves developing partnerships, coordinating events and visits, monitoring partnerships, and promoting student life and digital engagement across cultures within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 5–7+ years' experience in employer engagement or corporate relations.
• Strong relationship-building skills, capable of engaging senior corporate stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills and autonomy to manage multiple priorities.
• Interest in enhancing the student experience and in digital engagement.
• Adaptable, collaborative, solutions-oriented and comfortable working across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and maintain a network of external partners.
• Promote career opportunities and interactions between students and the socio-economic sector.
• Organise company visits, institutional meetings and external events as part of international cooperation.
• Monitor activities and performance indicators, and report results.
• Support the harmonisation of practices, tools and processes within ESSCA.
• Contribute to international cooperation initiatives.
• Coordinate student life and engagement initiatives.

Job description

As part of the creation of a new post, the ESSCA campus in Málaga is seeking a Employer Relations and Student Experience Officer.

In this role, you will be responsible for implementing the group’s strategy regarding corporate relations on campus, contributing to raising ESSCA’s profile and promoting its values, and optimising students’ transition into the workplace. You will also be responsible for implementing the group’s strategy locally in relation to the student experience, engagement, prevention, health, wellbeing and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

Employer relations, partnerships and employability

• Develop, coordinate and maintain a network of external partners (companies, recruiters, institutions, etc.)
• Promote the creation of career opportunities and interactions between students and the socio-economic sector
• Contribute to the implementation of initiatives and events aimed at enhancing the campus’s reputation and visibility, the appeal of its degree programmes, and links with local and international ecosystems
• Support the development of corporate relations and initiatives that promote students’ entry into the workforce
• Contribute to the organisation of company visits, institutional meetings and external events as part of international cooperation initiatives
• Participate in the monitoring and coordination of partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding and work placement schemes in collaboration with the administrative team

Student experience and campus life

• Contribute to the development of a student experience in line with ESSCA’s standards
• Encourage student engagement and support initiatives that contribute to campus life, whilst complying with local regulations
• Take on a coordinating role on matters relating to student life and student integration
• Help to promote and highlight the student experience through various communication channels
• Support the development of schemes or initiatives that encourage student participation and engagement

Coordination and reporting

• Monitor activities falling within the scope of the role and produce the associated reports
• Monitor defined activity and performance indicators and contribute to the analysis of results
• Make recommendations for continuous improvement
• Contribute to the harmonisation of practices, tools and processes within ESSCA

Profile

Are you passionate about building meaningful partnerships and helping students connect with exciting career opportunities? Do you thrive in a dynamic, international environment where relationship-building, innovation and student success are at the heart of your work?

We are looking for a proactive and engaging professional with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and significant experience (ideally 5 to 7 years or more) in employer engagement, corporate relations, employability, partnership development or a related field.

You are a confident relationship-builder, capable of representing an institution and developing strong connections with senior corporate stakeholders. With excellent organisational skills and a high degree of autonomy, you can effectively manage multiple priorities, coordinate a wide range of stakeholders and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

You have a genuine interest in enhancing the student experience and recognise the value of digital engagement and social media in building connections and showcasing opportunities. Adaptable, collaborative and solutions-oriented, you enjoy working across cultures and contributing to an international community.

What will make you successful

• A strong ability to develop and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.
• A proactive, service-oriented and results-driven mindset.
• The ability to work independently while fostering collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• A genuine commitment to student employability and career development.

Languages

• Fluent English (working language).
• Fluent Spanish.
• French language skills would be a strong advantage.