Employer Partnership Adviser - Student Employment

Derby College Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

LGPS pension scheme

Onsite nursery discount

Rail discounts

Free Office 365 + 1TB OneDrive

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Derby College Group is recruiting for an Employer Partnership Adviser – Student Employment to join our Student Employment team at the Roundhouse Campus. You will be the link between local businesses and talented students, helping employers find the right people while creating exciting opportunities for young people to start their careers.

You'll build relationships with employers, understand their recruitment needs and promote jobs, part-time roles and graduate opportunities to students across

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with employers and students.

Responsibilities

• Act as the link between local employers and students to promote jobs, part-time roles and graduate opportunities.
• Manage vacancies and employer communications, supporting recruitment events and applications.
• Provide a professional, responsive service to both employers and students throughout their recruitment journey.

Job description

Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting for an Employer Partnership Adviser – Student Employment to join our amazing Student Employment team. This role is based at our incredible Roundhouse Campus. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to [e-mail].

The Opportunity

As an Employer Partnership Adviser, you'll be the link between local businesses and talented students, helping employers find the right people while creating exciting opportunities for young people to start their careers. You'll build relationships with employers, understand their recruitment needs and work creatively to promote jobs, part-time roles and graduate opportunities to students across Derby College Group.

From engaging with employers, attending recruitment events to supporting students with applications and career opportunities, you'll play a key role in helping both businesses and individuals succeed. If you're a people person who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and making a real difference, this is a chance to help students take their next step while supporting employers to grow their future workforce.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About you

You'll be highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment. From managing vacancies and employer communications to supporting recruitment activity and responding to enquiries, you'll be able to balance demands while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and a high standard of customer service.

You'll be a strong team player who enjoys working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships with employers, students and colleagues. We're looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and reliable, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. Most importantly, you'll be committed to providing a professional and responsive service that supports both employers and students throughout their recruitment journey. Ideally, you will also bring experience in employer engagement, presentations, events, or interview support, along with a commitment to delivering an outstanding recruitment service that creates opportunities for students and meets employer needs.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.

Recruitment Agencies

- We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.