Employer Relationship Manager

Manchester
9 months ago
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Employer Relationship Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £40,000 + £6,000 bonus (quarterly)
Job Type: Full-time
Are you a tenacious and results-driven professional who thrives on building employer relationships? Do you have a natural ability to influence, create opportunities, and drive meaningful partnerships? If so, we want you to join our Employer Engagement team as an Employer Relationship Manager.
About the Role
As an Employer Relationship Manager, you will play a crucial role in securing partnerships with employers to create job opportunities for our learners. Through strategic outreach, networking, and engagement, you will connect with decision-makers, understand their hiring needs, and position our pre-employment training programmes as the ideal solution.
Key Responsibilities
Employer Engagement & Business Development

  • Proactively research and identify potential employer partners.
  • Use outreach, networking, and industry events to establish employer relationships.
  • Promote our pre-employment training solutions and secure employer commitments to interview our learners.
    Relationship Management & Employer Support
  • Maintain strong, lasting relationships with employer partners.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for employers, ensuring smooth collaboration.
  • Negotiate agreements that maximise employment opportunities for learners.
    Performance & Market Awareness
  • Work towards and exceed employer engagement targets.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends, employer needs, and funding opportunities.
  • Keep accurate records of employer interactions and partnership outcomes.
    What We’re Looking For
  • A results-driven professional with a passion for employer engagement.
  • Strong DWP stakeholder links are a plus.
  • A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
  • A persuasive negotiator with strong influencing abilities.
  • Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or partnership development (preferred).
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently to drive partnerships.
    Why Join Us?
  • Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced team focused on employer engagement.
  • Make an impact by connecting people with real employment opportunities.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
  • Career growth and development opportunities in a thriving industry.
    Ready to take on the challenge? Apply now and help us drive employer partnerships that change lives

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