Employer Engagement Coordinator (Part Time)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge Careers Service seeks an enthusiastic Employer Engagement Coordinator to manage relationships with employers while supporting students and alumni. In this collaborative role, you will create tailored strategies to enhance employer engagement and contribute significantly to student career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with stakeholders and building relationships.
• Proactive approach and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Act as relationship manager for organizations seeking to engage with Cambridge students.
• Develop tailored engagement strategies and gather labor market intelligence.
• Collaborate with teams to facilitate employer participation in the Careers Service program.

Skills

Networking

Relationship Management

Event Planning

Analytical Skills

Creativity

Job description

Join the team at the University of Cambridge Careers Service as an Employer Engagement Coordinator!

The University of Cambridge Careers Service is seeking an enthusiastic and personable Employer Engagement Coordinator to join our Employer and Alumni Engagement Team. In this outward-facing role, you will act as a relationship manager for organisations and employers looking to connect with Cambridge students, recent alumni, and postdoctoral researchers.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we explore innovative ways of working with employers and alumni to support students in navigating an evolving graduate employment landscape. You will be part of a friendly and collaborative team, responsible for managing and developing relationships with a wide range of UK and international employers. You will develop a strong understanding of their recruitment needs, co-create tailored engagement strategies, and gather up-to-date labour market intelligence. You'll also play a key role in identifying and engaging new organisations whose opportunities are likely to be of interest to our student and researcher communities.

This is a varied and rewarding role that would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is proactive and adaptable, and thrives on making connections. You will be an effective networker who builds strong relationships across sectors and with stakeholders at all levels. You'll bring creativity and curiosity to your work, always looking for new ways to engage employers, analyse data, and inform decision-making. You'll also have experience of planning and delivering events.

You will work closely with colleagues across the Careers Service to deliver projects and collaborate with the Careers Consultant team to facilitate employer and alumni participation in our Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) programme.

All staff follow a hybrid working pattern, and we are well equipped to provide a supportive and comfortable working environment, both at home and in our central Cambridge office.

Conversations about flexible working are encouraged at the University of Cambridge.

The post is 0.7 FTE and Permanent.

The start date is 8th September 2025.

Further information on the role can be found in the Further Particulars document. When applying please ensure that you outline how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

Please also tell us why you're excited about this opportunity.

If you've any questions about the role and would like an informal chat, please email Eliza Welsford - [e-mail]

The closing date for application is: Sunday, 13th July 2025

The interview date is: Thursday, 24th July 2025

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact [e-mail]

Please quote reference DD46353 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Further information

• Further Particulars
  
  

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