Employer Engagement Consultant

Department: Graduate Employment and Entrepreneurship

Location: East London (On-Site)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Salary Range £33,000-£39,000pa

Working Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs Per Week

GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare, and more.

Our Vision: Changing lives through education.

The role: The Employer Engagement Consultant plays a pivotal role in developing and nurturing relationships with employers to create a steady stream of job opportunities for students and graduates. This role requires building strategic partnerships with diverse employers across various industries, aligning job opportunities with the courses and student demographics of GBS. The position involves collaborating with internal stakeholders to facilitate successful employment outcomes and managing industry-specific client portfolios to bridge the gap between students and job opportunities.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with a wide range of employers across industries nationally, tailoring engagement strategies to align with the specific courses and student demographics on campus.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employers, understanding their recruitment needs and aligning them with the student demographics and course offerings.
• Proactively identify and engage new employers to expand job opportunities.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including academic departments, and the wider careers team, to communicate job opportunities to students and graduates.
• Ensure seamless follow-up on job opportunities to maximize successful employment outcomes for students and graduates.
• Develop and manage industry-specific client portfolios providing a strategic link between students and the job market.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance employer engagement.
• Track and report on employer engagement activities, employment outcomes, and market trends to inform future strategies.

What Experience and Skills are required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Career Services, or a related field.
• Proven experience in employer engagement, recruitment, career services, or a similar role.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a diverse range of employers across industries.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and client portfolios, demonstrating strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the job market and industry trends relevant to the institution’s course offerings.

What We Offer

• Time off that fits your lifestyle - 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), 1-day extra day of leave per year of service (up to 5 days), and Buy/Sell additional holidays (up to 5 days).
• Opportunities for growth - Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, wide variety of training courses and support with FHEA application.
• Pension Scheme and Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice) - Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Tech, Health, Dental and Life Assurance schemes, Women's Health scheme (via Hertlity) and much more.
• Discounts, Perks and Employee Assistance: Perks@Work discounts platform, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), discounted gym membership, eyecare vouchers and much more.
• Reward for your impact - annual salary increase reviews, annual discretionary bonus, £500 award employee referral scheme.

GBS supported my development by enrolling me in an external Leadership and Management course, which equipped me with the tools to drive my team towards continued growth and success. Before joining GBS, I did not envision myself as a manager, but I have now found my passion in leadership. — Ebony Bates (Professional Services Employee)