Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 29,291 - 30,786; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Retail and leisure discounts

Reduced Metro travel

Financial contributions for external qualifications

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking an Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor based in Huddersfield. In this role, you will focus on generating high-quality placements to enhance student experiences through effective employer engagement and partnership development.

You’ll also engage in activities designed to strengthen partnerships and expand opportunities for students. A driving license is required, along with excellent communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of others.

Kirklees Council offers staff development opportunities and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining employer relationships.
• Track record of generating business leads through tele-sales or networking.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Generate high-quality placements and employer-led activities.
• Plan and participate in employer engagement activities.
• Liaise with Personal Development Tutors for student matching.

Skills

Employer engagement

Business lead generation

Effective communication

Customer service

Job description

Job Reference: ATR94331

Application deadline: 12/07/2026

Salary: £29,291.00 - £30,786.00

Job Description

Job Title: Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor

Location: Huddersfield

Hours and Weeks per Year: 37 Hours a week/ 52 Weeks per year

In the role of Employer Engagement and Placement Advisor, you’ll predominantly be based at The Waterfront Quarter but may work across all our Huddersfield and Dewsbury Centres. Your focus will be on proactively generating sufficient high-quality placements and other employer-led activities to enhance the overall student experience. A driving license and access to a car is essential for this role.

Your key responsibilities will include employer engagement, proactively generating new business leads to secure and maintain a wide range of work placement opportunities to meet the needs of students’ study programmes, liaising with Personal Development Tutors for the matching process, and linking students to relevant placement opportunities generated.

You will also be expected to plan, organise, and participate in employer engagement activities and events designed to strengthen partnerships, raise the profile of our organisation, and expand opportunities for our students.

Ideally, you’ll have a track record of generating new business leads through targeted telesales and networking activity (or be able to demonstrate equivalent ability), along with proven experience in developing and maintaining quality employer and partnership relationships. It’s important that you’re able to communicate effectively across all areas of the college, build effective working relationships and provide first class customer service and demonstrate our college values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

Due to the nature of our work, it’s essential you’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it’s an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You’ll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Closing Date: 12th July 2026

Proposed Interview Date: 23rd / 24th July 2026

Equal Opportunity: As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals’ sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.