Employability Engagement Leader

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Manchester College is seeking an Employability Engagement Leader to drive business development and enhance industry partnerships. This full-time position will focus on overseeing work experience initiatives, ensuring students acquire necessary skills for today's job market, and fostering long-term relationships with employers. The role is based at the Openshaw Campus and requires a proven leader with strong business development experience in education.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing business development teams.
• Experience in an educational setting.
• Full driving licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate team performance for work experience placements.
• Develop industry partnerships to enhance student employability.
• Support students in gaining technical skills and experiences.

Skills

Business Development

Team Leadership

Networking

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced people manager to step in to the role of work experience Employer, Engagement Leader. This team leader position requires strong business development experience, particularly within an educational setting, as well as a proven track record of managing and leading business development teams and working well with curriculum teams. You will be instrumental in overseeing and co-ordinating team performance and compliance of high-quality work experience and industry placements, linking the College with industry, driving employability initiatives, and fostering long-term partnerships with employers, stakeholders, curriculum teams and educational partners.

As a team leader, you will lead your team, working closely with curriculum teams, and support students to gain technical skills and experiences required by today's employers, whilst also supporting the growth of our industry partnerships. Your leadership will ensure The Manchester College remains at the forefront of technical skills development and industry engagement, offering students real-world opportunities and enhancing their employability outcomes.

Successfully candidate must have access to a car for work and full driving licence.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join our Careers, Employability and Business Relations Department as an Employability Engagement Leader on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Significant pension contribution
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general role responsibilities.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester's and the UK's rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 11/08/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!