Employer Engagement Specialist: Build Partnerships

Aspire Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an Employer Engagement Consultant to connect Preston and Blackpool employers with job seekers on a funded government back scheme. You will build lasting relationships with local businesses, identify opportunities, and match candidates to vacancies while supporting progression into sustainable employment.

You will play a pivotal role in business development, account management, and working across sectors to deliver measurable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, account management, business development, or B2B sales.
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; highly organised and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers across Preston.
• Identify and secure new job opportunities for candidates.
• Promote suitable candidates to employers and support recruitment activity.
• Generate vacancies through proactive business development and networking.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and achieve performance targets.

Skills

Employer engagement

Recruitment

Business development

Account management

B2B sales

Job description

Aspire Recruitment is seeking an Employer Engagement Consultant to connect Preston and Blackpool employers with job seekers on a funded government back scheme. You will build lasting relationships with local businesses, identify opportunities, and match candidates to vacancies while supporting progression into sustainable employment.

You will play a pivotal role in business development, account management, and working across sectors to deliver measurable employment outcomes.