Industry Liaison & Employer Partnerships

The East Kent Colleges Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holidays aligned to our acad­

Learning and Development Opportunities

Flexible Personal Leave

Competitive Pension Scheme - 18%

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Wellbeing and Health Support

Culture and Recognition

Job summary

The East Kent Colleges Group is hiring an Industry Liaison Officer for our new Bench Street Arts Campus in Dover. You will secure and monitor work placements, act as the main contact for employer relations, and help plan employer events and visits.

You will work with students to identify employability gaps and support them to develop the skills needed to succeed in industry placements. Strong communication and organisational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in employer relations or work placements is desirable.
• Willingness to obtain a Level 3 qualification if needed.

Responsibilities

• Secure and monitor progress of work placements across vocational areas.
• Act as the main contact for employer relations for these areas.
• Plan and implement employer events and organise employer visits.
• Ensure employers return required documentation promptly.
• Work with students to identify employability gaps and support skill development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

The East Kent Colleges Group is hiring an Industry Liaison Officer for our new Bench Street Arts Campus in Dover. You will secure and monitor work placements, act as the main contact for employer relations, and help plan employer events and visits.

You will work with students to identify employability gaps and support them to develop the skills needed to succeed in industry placements. Strong communication and organisational abilities are essential.