Employer Engagement Advisor

Salary: £31,098 - £34,968 per annum 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Sheffield 

Hours: 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per year 

The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every step.

About the Role

Join our dedicated team at The Sheffield College as an Employer Engagement Advisor. In this role, you'll be part of a passionate team committed to placing students at the core of everything we do. As an Employer Engagement Advisor, you'll seek new business opportunities and engage with employers across the Sheffield City Region, helping to create valuable apprenticeship opportunities for our students.

Key Responsibilities  

• Assist with sourcing business opportunities which meets sales targets
• Work with employers across industry sector networks to determine future skill and talent pipeline requirements
• Professionally manage business opportunities alongside the Employer Engagement team by developing and building your own network of contacts
• Actively seek new opportunities in all markets, evaluating and qualifying leads.
• Assist in providing excellent account management and customer service to clients.

Skills & Knowledge

We strive to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals who believe they can contribute effectively to this role. While not mandatory, we are particularly interested in candidates who embody the following qualities:

• A sound understanding of the funding mechanisms associated with employer engagement Apprenticeships and/or Higher education
• Experience of delivering presentations and closing business deals
• Excellent knowledge of sales techniques to effectively promote the College in this sector.

What We Offer

• Enhanced Pension Contribution
• Work-Life Balance – Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
• A Supportive Environment – December closure for all employees
• Sustainability – Cycle to Work Scheme  
• Supporting employees at all stages of life – enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies

Reach out for assistance with your application or inquiries about working with us:

We appreciate your interest and look forward to getting to know you! 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Next Steps press APPLY and we shall send you our application link.

Closing Date: 14/07/2024  

Interview Date: 22nd OR 23rd July 2024

Please note that any internal staff currently at risk will be considered in the first instance.

As a Leaders in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. 

Also, as a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact us via the details above.