Employer Partnerships & Skills Development Lead

Chichester College Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS 15%

25 days annual leave

Discount schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking an Employer Engagement and Skills Development Officer to help adults access training, gain employability skills and progress into employment. You will build partnerships with employers, DWP and Jobcentre Plus, co-design training aligned to local labour market needs and support learners from recruitment to successful outcomes.

The role offers a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative team and opportunities to shape community impact through innovative

Qualifications

• Experience of working with employers and external stakeholders to develop partnerships and opportunities.
• Experience of sales, recruitment, marketing or employer engagement within a target-driven environment.
• Proven communication, influencing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities and experience using tracking, monitoring and reporting systems.
• A commitment to supporting adult learners and a passion for improving employment and progression outcomes through education and skills development.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive relationships with employers, DWP advisers, Jobcentre Plus teams, recruitment agencies and other stakeholders to identify workforce and recruitment needs.
• Promote and support the delivery of adult skills programmes, including Skills Bootcamps, helping adults gain the skills and confidence needed to move into employment or progress in work.
• Work with employers to co-design training programmes aligned to local and regional labour market priorities and skills shortages.
• Support learners throughout their journey, from recruitment and engagement through to achievement, progression and positive employment outcomes.

Skills

Employer engagement experience

Sales, recruitment, marketing

Strong communication skills

Organisational & priority management

Tracking and reporting systems

Job description

Chichester College Group is seeking an Employer Engagement and Skills Development Officer to help adults access training, gain employability skills and progress into employment. You will build partnerships with employers, DWP and Jobcentre Plus, co-design training aligned to local labour market needs and support learners from recruitment to successful outcomes.

The role offers a full-time, on-site position with a collaborative team and opportunities to shape community impact through innovative