Employer Engagement Manager | Growth & Outcomes

S Knights Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an Employability Account Manager in West Yorkshire to build and manage strong employer relationships, identify commercial opportunities, and support positive employment outcomes. The role includes guiding Employment Liaison Officers and driving employer engagement across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate will bring account management, sales or business development experience within employability sectors, with strong

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, sales, or employer engagement within employability or related sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and support others with a practical, commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with employers and key business stakeholders.
• Identify new employer engagement and business development opportunities.
• Maintain and grow existing employer accounts.
• Generate employment opportunities for participants.
• Lead and support Employment Liaison Officers.
• Provide direction and support to Employment Liaison Officers.
• Monitor employer engagement activity and account development.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand employer and recruitment requirements.
• Match employer opportunities with suitable participants and employment objectives.
• Develop long-term employer partnerships.
• Maintain records of employer activity, opportunities and outcomes.
• Monitor performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute towards employment and commercial objectives.
• Represent the organisation professionally when engaging with employers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Account management

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Time management

Job description

S Knights Recruitment is seeking an Employability Account Manager in West Yorkshire to build and manage strong employer relationships, identify commercial opportunities, and support positive employment outcomes. The role includes guiding Employment Liaison Officers and driving employer engagement across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate will bring account management, sales or business development experience within employability sectors, with strong