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Employer Engagement Executive
November 6, 2020 | Comments Off on Employer Engagement Executive
Protocol are working with an exceptional provider of Further and Higher Education to recruit for a full-time Employer Engagement Executive in the Croydon area.
Working with over with over 1,000 employers in Hospitality, Health Care, Media, Construction, Engineering, Business & Finance this educational powerhouse offer a huge variety of apprenticeships for local students.
As a key member of the Employer Engagement team the successful post holder will be the lead sales representative for the College provision responsible for generating an agreed income and or agreed number of apprentices
Role responsibilities
Identify and engage with employers to promote our range of apprenticeships programmes
Engage with businesses/decision makers to identify training needs, secure new/repeat business and promote Croydon College as the Training Provider of choice
Responsible for generating and following up leads through cold calling, marketing, social media/networking and face to face meetings to attract new business
Be a first point of contact for clients, effectively building working relationships with both existing and new employers ensuring a high-quality service is always provided
Research competitor's strengths and weaknesses, continually evaluating the market and sourcing new business opportunities.
Keep up to date with competitor`s strengths and weaknesses, evaluating the market and scoping out new opportunities.
Cross sell other products, seizing all opportunities to offer clients a well-rounded service
Promote the benefits of apprenticeships to employers
Contribute to Croydon Colleges business development plan, using sound marketing strategies
Meet with employers to evaluate employer expectations are being met to secure repeat business through strong relationships
Submit all paperwork at the required timescales to meet quality assurance processes and contractual requirements
Pipeline Management
The person & qualifications
Substantial experience in apprenticeship sales
Excellent presentation skills when communicating with a wide range of people, including employers, schools, local authority and other agencies, students and parents.
Good knowledge of apprenticeship funding and how to apply for it using apprenticeship funding systems, or willingness to learn
Well-developed understanding of apprenticeship delivery content to advise employers on wide range of apprenticeship types
Experience of ensuring compliance with statutory/organisation requirements, policies and procedures.
Substantial understanding of safeguarding, Prevent, health and safety and equalities legislation in relation to apprenticeships.
Experience of reporting on and implementing quality improvement systems that have had successful impact.
The legal bit
Protocol promotes equal rights and is an employment business under The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Work is undertaken on a self-employed basis under contract with Protocol. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all Protocol assignments. All positions advertised by Protocol comply with the Agency Workers Regulations 2010.
As a result of the volume of applications we receive, we regret that we might not be able to respond to every candidate with individual feedback. If we have not contacted you within two weeks of your application being received then regretfully your application will not be taken forward on this occasion.