Employer Engagement Executive. All Campuses

South Essex College of Further & Higher Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Essex is seeking an Employer Engagement Executive to enhance apprenticeship opportunities across the region. You will be responsible for building relationships with employers, assessing training needs, and collaborating with curriculum teams. Candidates should possess strong communication and organisational skills. The role offers 30 days of annual leave, a generous pension scheme, and continued professional development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Free breakfast at most campuses

Free parking

Subsidised eye tests

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service, business development, or sales.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong digital and administrative skills.
• A proactive, positive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Promote the College Group's apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities.
• Build relationships with employers and identify their training needs.
• Work closely with curriculum teams to match needs with high-quality training solutions.

Skills

Customer service experience

Business development or sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Digital and administrative skills

Job description

Employer Engagement Executive – Apprenticeships Team – All Campuses

South Essex Colleges Group has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Employer Engagement Executive to join our expanding Apprenticeships Team.

About the role

As part of our dynamic employer engagement and sales function, you will play a key role in promoting the College Group’s full portfolio of apprenticeship and commercial training opportunities to employers across Essex and beyond. You'll build relationships with new and existing employers, identify training needs, and work closely with curriculum and delivery teams to match those needs with high-quality training solutions.

This is a fast‑paced, target‑driven role requiring strong organisational and communication skills, excellent customer focus, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

About you / Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer service, business development, or sales (preferably in education or training, though not essential)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with employers, learners, and stakeholders
• Strong digital and administrative skills, with an eye for marketing and attention to detail
• A proactive, positive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

A sound understanding of the further education and apprenticeship landscape is desirable, though full training will be provided. The role involves travel between campuses, employer visits, networking events, and other external meetings – therefore, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

What we offer

• 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and college closure days)
• Generous pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued professional development opportunities
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time)
• Free parking (with permit)
• Additional benefits such as subsidised eye tests, flu jab contribution, cycle‑to‑work scheme, RAC discounts, and more

All posts are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check. The College is committed to safeguarding students, staff, and visitors, and to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all.

Please note only applications submitted via our College website will be considered. The College reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.