Employer Engagement Consultant

Employer Engagement Consultant
Recruitment Consultant
Preston / Blackpool
£29,995 per annum Full-Time Permanent
Build Relationships. Create Opportunities. Change Lives.
Are you a driven professional with a passion for connecting employers with jobs seeker? This is a government back scheme with no recruitment fees or contracts to negotiate.
The funded programme provides tailored support for offenders, especially those who are disadvantaged, struggle to engage with mainstream services, face barriers to community reintegration, and lack essential life and functional skills needed by employers.
We're looking for ambitious Employer Engagement Consultants to join our team across Preston, helping job seekers secure sustainable employment while building strong partnerships with local businesses.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in employer engagement, recruitment, business development, account management, or B2B sales who thrives on developing new relationships and achieving results.
The Role
As an Employer Engagement Consultant, you will proactively engage with employers across a wide range of industries to identify and generate employment opportunities for candidates on the programme.
Working closely with job seekers from diverse backgrounds and sectors, including administration, retail, hospitality, sales, cleaning and customer service, you will match suitable vacancies to candidates and support their journey into long-term employment.
No two days are the same. You'll spend your time building new business relationships, managing employer accounts, understanding recruitment needs, and helping employers access skilled and motivated candidates.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with employers across Preston.
• Identify and secure new job opportunities for candidates.
• Promote suitable candidates to employers and support recruitment activity.
• Generate vacancies through proactive business development and networking.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to meet employment outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records and achieve performance targets.

About You
We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience within employer engagement, recruitment, account management, business development, or B2B sales.
• Has a proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Is confident building relationships with decision-makers at all levels.
• Has excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Is highly organised, self-motivated, and results driven.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle for travel across the region.

What's in it for You?

• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to people's lives.
• The opportunity to build relationships with employers across a variety of sectors.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary of £29,995 per annum.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Apply Today
If you're an enthusiastic and proactive professional who enjoys building relationships, creating opportunities, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today and take the next step in your career.
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