Job Description
Organisational Information
MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for an DWP Employer Liaison.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate will build and maintain effective working relationships with referral partners and local employers, identifying their business needs, skills gaps and vacancies and supporting the Delivery Manager (AEB) to deliver the required income for sector-based work academy provision.
This is a performance sales driven role that is the key to gaining new enrolments through our pre-employment training for unemployed adults, leading to sustained employment outcome
Job Requirements
You will have relevant qualifications and minimum of 5 GCSEs passes in English and maths.
You will have demonstrable experience of working successfully with employers.
and proven client development sales experience within the employer market place ranging from SME and Blue-chip organisations.
You will have the ability to liaison and have strong networking skills. You will also have excellent communication skills and ability to deliver bespoke presentations and pitches.
This is a part time position, 22 hours per week. Salary will be pro rated.
Interview will be held on Tuesday 25th April 2023
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at www.midkent.ac.uk/jobs/college-vacancies
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.