Employer Engagement Executive - Professional Training

Oaklands College; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym access

Cycle to Work Scheme

CPD opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Eye care vouchers

Job summary

Oaklands College in St Albans is seeking an Employer Engagement Executive to build strong employer partnerships and support learner recruitment and progression within the Professional Training provision.

You will work with curriculum, recruitment, and delivery teams to ensure programmes meet employer needs, while representing the College at meetings and events to enhance its standing with industry partners.

Qualifications

• Experience building effective relationships with employers and stakeholders.
• Confident communication with stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience using data to monitor activity and progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture employer relationships to support learner recruitment.
• Identify new employer partnerships and opportunities for collaboration.
• Represent Oaklands at meetings, events, and forums.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM and reporting tools.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Data management

IT proficiency

Tools

CRM systems

LMS

MS Office

Job description

Employer Engagement Executive - Professional Training

Ready to be the driving force behind employer partnerships and learner success?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a proactive and professional Employer Engagement Executive to support the growth and success of our Professional Training provision. You will play a key role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with employers, industry partners, recruitment organisations, and community stakeholders, helping to create opportunities that support learner recruitment, progression, and employment outcomes.

Working closely with curriculum, recruitment, and delivery teams, you will ensure our programmes remain responsive to employer needs and aligned with workforce demands. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to Oaklands College's ambitious plans for professional training and development while building meaningful partnerships that make a real difference to learners, businesses, and the wider community.

Your Day-to-Day Impact

As an Employer Engagement Executive, you will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with employers, industry stakeholders, recruitment agencies, and community organisations to support the growth of the Professional Training provision.

You will proactively identify and develop new employer partnerships, expanding Oaklands College's network and creating opportunities for collaboration. Through regular engagement with employers, you will develop a strong understanding of current and future workforce skills needs, enabling you to identify suitable training solutions and promote programmes that meet organisational objectives.

A key element of the role involves developing effective referral pipelines with employers and partner organisations, helping to increase learner recruitment and achieve enrolment targets. You will work closely with businesses to create employment and progression opportunities for learners, including interviews, vacancies, employer introductions, industry engagement activities, and pathways into further training or employment.

You will represent Oaklands College at employer meetings, networking events, careers fairs, recruitment events, industry forums, and stakeholder meetings, acting as a professional ambassador for the College and strengthening its reputation within the business community.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, you will contribute to employer engagement and learner recruitment campaigns, helping to raise awareness of the Professional Training offer. You will also gather employer feedback and labour market intelligence to support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of programmes, ensuring they remain relevant and responsive to industry needs.

Maintaining accurate records will be an important aspect of the role. You will use College systems and CRM platforms to monitor employer engagement activity, track referrals and opportunities, and support reporting requirements. In addition, you will help employers understand funded training opportunities and eligibility requirements, ensuring appropriate programmes are promoted to individuals and organisations that can benefit from them.

Is This You?

Experience

• Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with employers, businesses, stakeholders, or external partners.

• Experience of communicating confidently with stakeholders at different levels.

• Experience of maintaining accurate records and using data to monitor activity and progress.

• Experience within education, training, employability, business development, employer engagement, or recruitment environments would be advantageous.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.

• Ability to build trust, identify opportunities, and encourage employer and stakeholder engagement.

Organisation

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while maintaining attention to detail.

Professionalism

• High level of personal integrity and professionalism.

• Ability to represent Oaklands College positively with employers and external stakeholders.

Commercial Awareness

• Good understanding of employer workforce and skills needs.

• Ability to match employer requirements with relevant training solutions and opportunities.

Digital Skills

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience using CRM systems, learner management systems, or e-portfolio systems would be beneficial.

Flexibility

• Willingness and ability to travel to employer premises, networking events, and external locations as required.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven environment where your contribution truly matters.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support, including savings on beauty treatments, Lambing Weekend, our on-site zoo, travel through the UNO Bus Scheme, and more

• Cycle to Work Scheme, promoting active travel and healthy living

• Generous holiday allowance, giving you time to rest and recharge

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, including free Adult Community Learning courses and staff training

• Staff Development Days & Awards, recognising and celebrating your achievements

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support, including access to confidential resources and guidance

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice and support 24/7

• Mental Health Peer Supporters, providing an additional source of support

• Eye Care Vouchers, supporting your health while working with screens