Employer and Student Engagement Manager

Colchester Institute Enterprises; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Employer and Student Engagement Manager. This full-time, permanent role involves coordinating employer partnerships and arranging student work placements in Construction or Mechanical & Electrical Services. The ideal candidate will maintain strong relationships with employers, organize high-quality placement opportunities, and support students in developing employability skills. Join a team passionate about developing talent and securing successful career pathways for students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to support students' employability skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employer engagement and industry partnerships.
• Maintain relationships with key employers and stakeholders.
• Work closely with Curriculum Leaders on work placement processes.

Skills

Employer relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Industry knowledge in Construction

Understanding of Mechanical & Electrical Services

Job description

Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference

Colchester Institute is a leading provider of education and training in Essex, renowned for delivering high‑quality programmes that prepare students for successful careers. We are passionate about developing talent and supporting our learners to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an Employer and Student Engagement Manager to support employer partnerships and coordinate student work placements within Construction or Mechanical & Electrical Services. The role focuses on maintaining strong employer relationships, organising high‑quality work placement opportunities, and supporting students to develop employability skills and progress into positive destinations, including apprenticeships.

Job Title: Employer and Student Engagement Manager (Construction or Mechanical & Electrical Services)

Full time, Permanent

About the role:

• Coordinate and support employer engagement and industry partnerships to promote and grow curriculum provision
• Maintain and build on established relationships with key employers and stakeholders
• Work closely with Curriculum Leaders to develop and manage work placement processes, ensuring all documentation and compliance requirements are met
• Lead on the organisation of student work placement oppor...