Employer Engagement Specialist

Coleg-Cambria; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at Deeside

Discounts on college courses

Job summary

Coleg Cambria in Deeside is seeking an Employer Engagement Specialist to join the Employer Engagement team. The role focuses on securing placements, apprenticeships, and events to support employers in North Wales and North West. A drive for new business and strong stakeholder relationships are essential.

The salary ranges from £34,997 to £39,441, and the role is permanent full-time. Welsh language skills are desirable; relocation not specified.

Qualifications

• Minimum of level 3 qualification (A Level or Equivalent).
• Ability to travel to employers across North Wales and North West.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, clients, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Significant experience of business development.
• Experience of client relationship management.
• Understanding of training and development programmes (including apprenticeships).
• Experience of working in a consultative sales and target driven environment.
• Experience of creating and maintaining external networks and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads and repeat business with new and existing clients.
• Maximise opportunities and work to achieve individual, team and organisational targets.
• Possess excellent knowledge of the external funding landscape.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship mgmt

Negotiation

Target driven

Networking

Planning & time management

Communication skills

Welsh language desirable

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Location Coleg Cambria Application Deadline Sunday, December 6, 2026 Scale Point From £34,997 Scale Point To £39,441 Job Profile Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Job Summary

Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration…

This role is well suited to candidates who have technical knowledge and experience within a manufacturing environment

Role Title: Employer Engagement Specialist

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent: Full time

Salary: £34,997 - £39,441

We currently have a new vacancy for an Employer Engagement Specialist to join our Employer Engagement team based in Deeside.

After securing an exciting new Investment Zone project, this role will work to support employers to employ new recruits in the Advanced Manufacturing Sector across Flintshire & Wrexham and to upskill and reskill their existing workforce.

This includes work placements, apprenticeship opportunities and employability events.

As an Employer Engagement Specialist you will be responsible for generating new leads and repeat business on a regular basis with both new and existing clients. It will also be your responsibility to maximise any opportunities presented to you and work to achieve individual, team and organisational targets. You will have an excellent knowledge of the external funding landscape.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of level 3 qualification (A Level or Equivalent)
• Ability to effectively plan, manage, and work to targets, including excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel to employers across North Wales and North West
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, clients, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Significant experience of business development
• Experience of client relationship management
• Understanding of training and development programmes (including apprenticeships)
• Experience of working in a consultative sales and target driven environment
• Experience of creating and maintaining external networks and partnerships

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position

Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a ‘Disability Confident’ Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and is classed as regulated activity. It therefore requires an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check, and applicants must disclose all cautions and convictions, including spent ones. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Disclosure will not automatically prevent employment; a risk assessment will be carried out however we may deem some convictions / cautions as unsuitable to work with children.

Depending on the position, successful candidates may also need to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave