Employer Engagement Coordinator- 12 Month FTC

University of Leicester School of Business; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Leicester seeks an Employer Engagement Coordinator to connect students and graduates with employment opportunities. Key responsibilities include building employer relationships, coordinating events, and enhancing student employability. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer service, sales, and business development, along with strong communication and networking skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in customer service, sales, or business development.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
• Experience of organising events and working towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with employers.
• Coordinate careers fairs, workshops, and employer presentations.
• Generate new employer partnerships and maintain market knowledge.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Business development

Communication skills

Networking skills

Education

A-level or equivalent

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Job description

About The Role

As Employer Engagement Coordinator, you will play a vital role in connecting students and graduates with meaningful employment opportunities. Working within the Student and Academic Services department, you will proactively build and manage relationships with employers across a range of sectors, ensuring their recruitment needs align with the aspirations of our student community. You will coordinate a variety of activities including careers fairs, workshops, and employer presentations, while also supporting bespoke opportunities such as internships, placements, and consultancy challenges.

This is a dynamic and outward‑facing role that involves representing the Careers and Employability Service at networking events locally and nationally. You will be instrumental in generating new employer partnerships and maintaining up-to‑date knowledge of graduate labour market trends. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing the employability of our students and graduates, supporting the University’s commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience.

About You

You will be educated to A-level or equivalent and bring demonstrable experience in customer service, sales, or business development. Your ability to build strong relationships and deliver operational plans will be key to your success in this role. A sound understanding of employability within a higher education context, along with experience of organising events and working towards targets, will be essential.

Excellent communication and networking skills are a must, as is the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be confident using Microsoft Office and social media platforms, and able to work independently using your own initiative. A degree and experience in recruitment or employability would be advantageous, and we welcome candidates who share our values of inclusivity, flexibility, and commitment to supporting university‑wide activities.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Jade Berry at [e-mail].

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found in university resources.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward‑thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.