Business Engagement Executive

Croydon College Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Croydon is seeking a motivated Business Engagement Executive to spearhead employer partnerships and ensure quality placements for students. The role entails driving engagement for apprenticeships and supporting learner recruitment, emphasizing the impact on skills development in the local community. Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a sales-oriented environment. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Staff development opportunities

Team development

Socialisation events

Staff wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the skills landscape and socio-economic context related to apprenticeships.
• Experience in a sales and target-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Drive employer engagement to secure work placements for students.
• Support employed apprentices and manage learner recruitment services.
• Strengthen partnerships for apprenticeship delivery and growth.

Skills

Sales

Employer engagement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of local labour market

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Business Engagement Executive

Recruiter: Croydon College Group

Location: Croydon, London ([Greater London])

Salary: £28,600 per annum (inclusive of Outer London Allowance)

Posted: 09 Dec 2025 10:17 | Closes: 07 Jan 2026 23:59 | Reference: 002644

Sector: Further Education | Job Level: Manager | Specialisms: Apprenticeships, Business / Management Studies | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full time | Organisational type: General Further Education College

At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.

We are seeking a highly motivated business engagement executive with a passion for sales, apprenticeships and education to drive business engagement and our ambitious mission to meet skills needs in the Borough and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Driving employer engagement to secure high-quality work placements for students.
• Supporting employed apprentices and learner recruitment services.
• Strengthening partnerships that underpin apprenticeship delivery and growth targets.

Knowledge of the skills landscape and a meaningful understanding of the wider socio-economic context of the need to bring employers and learners together. Knowledge of local labour market opportunities and of local/national trends. Knowledge of working in a sales and target-driven environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences in a variety of settings and situations. Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise, set and achieve own targets without direct supervision.

Benefits

We also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave, defined benefit pension schemes, staff development, team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.

Additional Information

For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.

Please note CVs are not accepted – you must apply via our recruitment portal.

Application Closing Date: 4 January 2026

Interview / Selection Date: 12 January 2026

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advert should we receive a sufficient level of interest.