Strategic Employer Partnerships Lead

LTE Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days annual leave plus 8 bank/hols

3 wellbeing days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Manchester College, part of the LTE Group, invites applications for an Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator at the Openshaw campus in Manchester. The role focuses on building employer relationships, coordinating student work experiences and ensuring robust tracking and compliance across partnerships.

You will engage employers and educational partners to foster long-term collaborations that enhance student employability and industry relevance.

Qualifications

• At least a GSCE or level 2 in literacy or numeracy (or equivalent).
• Experience of delivering qualifications, education or employability sessions.
• Experience delivering group work sessions and 1-2-1 work with participants.
• Experience developing external relationships with employers and other agencies.
• Experience using computerised management information systems.
• Experience working to targets with monitoring and recording systems.
• Experience delivering programmes focused on soft skills, mentoring and employability.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage multiple employer relationships.
• Arrange and oversee high-quality student work experience and industry placements.
• Ensure tracking and compliance processes are maintained to a high standard.
• Engage with employers, stakeholders and educational partners to establish long-term partnerships.
• Support the institution in strengthening industry engagement and student employability outcomes.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Motivating young people

Microsoft Office

Education

GSCE / Level 2 literacy or numeracy

Tools

MS Office

MIS systems

Job description

The Manchester College, part of the LTE Group, invites applications for an Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator at the Openshaw campus in Manchester. The role focuses on building employer relationships, coordinating student work experiences and ensuring robust tracking and compliance across partnerships.

You will engage employers and educational partners to foster long-term collaborations that enhance student employability and industry relevance.