Employer Engagement Manager

KM Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment firm is looking for an Employer Engagement Manager to build and maintain relationships with employers in Manchester and Liverpool. You will proactively source new employers, understand their recruitment needs, and work towards exceeding engagement targets. The ideal candidate has proven experience in the Employability sector, excellent sales and networking skills, and a full driving license. The position offers a salary of up to £40,000 plus bonus, with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent holiday entitlement

Mileage allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in securing employer relationships in the Employability sector.
• Full, clean driving license and use of a vehicle required.
• Experience working towards targets.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage new employers to promote training courses.
• Communicate employer needs to the learner engagement team.
• Exceed employer engagement targets.

Skills

Sales skills

Networking skills

Marketing skills

Negotiation skills

Understanding of local labour market

Job description

KM Recruitment is a specialist UK-wide recruiter for the Skills & Employability sectors.

Job Title:

Employer Engagement Manager

Location:

Manchester / Liverpool - Must be flexible with travel

Salary:

Up to £40,000 + Bonus

Package:

Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Mileage, Pension + Much More!

Type:

Full Time, Permanent

This is a fast-paced employer engagement and relationship building role. We require a proactive and dynamic individual with experience working at pace within a W2W / Employability employer engagement role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Proactively source and engage with new employers within the North West to promote our clients' pre-employment training courses and secure commitments for interviews and job placements.
2. Work closely with employers to understand their vacancy requirements and recruitment needs, and communicate this back to the learner engagement team.
3. Work towards and exceed employer engagement targets.
4. Stay updated on industry trends, employer needs, and funding opportunities to maximize growth.

Essential Criteria:

1. A proactive, results-driven individual with proven experience in securing new employer relationships within the Employability / W2W sector.
2. Knowledge of the local labour market and strong DWP links.
3. Exceptional sales, marketing, and networking skills.
4. Proven experience in negotiating, winning, and closing new business.
5. Experience working towards and achieving targets.
6. Full, clean driving license and use of a vehicle.
7. Flexibility with travel.

Please note:

KM Recruitment receives a high volume of applications. If you haven't been contacted within 4 days, your application was unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest and keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.