Employer Partnerships & Student Placement Lead

Chelmsford College; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelmsford College is seeking two Employer Engagement & Work Placement Officers to strengthen employer partnerships and secure placement opportunities for students across campuses. You will match learners with valuable industry experiences and work with curriculum teams to enhance careers support.

Role involves building relationships with employers, coordinating events, and developing employability skills in learners, with regular travel to local employers as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, employer engagement, partnership management, recruitment, account management or sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture employer partnerships across campuses and local business community.
• Identify and secure placement opportunities that complement students' studies.
• Match students with high-quality placement experiences to support career aspirations.
• Network with employers to turn conversations into placement opportunities for learners.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement activities and events to strengthen partnerships.

Skills

Business development

Employer engagement

Partnership management

Recruitment

Account management

Sales

Job description

Chelmsford College is seeking two Employer Engagement & Work Placement Officers to strengthen employer partnerships and secure placement opportunities for students across campuses. You will match learners with valuable industry experiences and work with curriculum teams to enhance careers support.

Role involves building relationships with employers, coordinating events, and developing employability skills in learners, with regular travel to local employers as part of the role.