Employer Engagement Consultant

The Growth Company; Salford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Growth Company is seeking an Employer Engagement Consultant to deliver a high-quality recruitment service to Employment customers and employers. You will develop employer relationships, identify opportunities, and coordinate job interviews while meeting KPI targets.

A full UK driving licence and own car are essential, with the aim of improving livelihoods by connecting jobseekers to opportunities and supporting employer growth within the region.

Qualifications

• Previous sales or business development experience, ideally in recruitment, employability, training or a related sector.
• Strong networking, communication and account management skills with ability to engage decision-makers.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills with experience of information systems and meeting KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement employer engagement and business development activities to generate leads and promote GC services.
• Build and grow relationships with employers, stakeholders and colleagues through regular meetings and networking.
• Consult with employers to understand recruitment and workforce development needs and identify opportunities.
• Source suitable opportunities for customers, coordinate interviews and provide timely feedback.
• Maintain accurate records, update systems daily and ensure compliance with procedures and data security.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Networking

Account management

Communication

IT skills

Tools

CRM systems

Information systems

Job description

The Growth Company’s (GC) Employment team have an exciting new opportunity for a Employer Engagement Consultant to provide a quality recruitment service to The Growth Company Employment customers and employers.

Employment, Justice and Health deliver integrated support to help individuals with complex barriers move towards and into work. We work with people affected by health conditions, justice involvement, or long-term unemployment, supporting them to improve their wellbeing, confidence, and employability. We provide tailored, person-centred support alongside access to specialist partners, and collaborate with employers to create inclusive job opportunities. Through this work, we aim to improve life chances and support sustained, positive outcomes for individuals and communities.

Please note a full UK driving licence and access to your own car are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement employer engagement and business development activities to generate leads, create opportunities and promote The Growth Company’s products and services.
• Build, manage and grow relationships with employers, stakeholders and internal colleagues, undertaking regular meetings, reviews, networking and employer engagement activities.
• Take a consultative approach with employers to understand their recruitment and workforce development needs, sourcing vacancies and identifying opportunities to promote additional services.
• Source suitable employment opportunities for customers, coordinate recruitment activity, arrange interviews and provide timely, constructive feedback to support positive outcomes.
• Maintain accurate management information, update systems daily and ensure compliance with operational procedures, data security requirements and equality standards.

About You:

• You are a confident and professional relationship-builder with the ability to engage, influence and negotiate effectively with employers and stakeholders.
• You thrive in a target-driven environment and are motivated by generating opportunities, achieving results and making a positive difference for customers.
• You have a warm, approachable style and are committed to delivering excellent customer service while building strong and lasting partnerships.

Skills Required:

• Previous sales or business development experience, ideally within recruitment, employability, training or a related sector.
• Strong networking, communication and account management skills, with the ability to identify opportunities, engage decision-makers and secure business outcomes.
• Excellent organisational and IT skills, with experience of managing information systems, maintaining accurate records and working to challenging KPIs and targets.