Employer Engagement Manager CC/2622

Salary: £ 47,697 - £ 53,933

Job Description and Person Specification

Coleg Cambria: An Introduction
At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. Having recently received a glowing Estyn inspection, we feel this is a good start.

We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself. On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.
Job Summary
Exceeding expectations through education, innovation and inspiration...

Role Title: Employer Engagement Manager

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: £ 47,697 - £ 53,933

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Employer Engagement Manager to join our Employment Engagement team based from our Deeside Campus.

This is an inspirational role and aims to lead the Directorate/College by exemplifying the Nolan Principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership. It also adheres to the Code of Good Governance for Colleges in Wales, promoting respect, professionalism, prudence, commitment, and enthusiasm for good governance.

The Employer Engagement Manager will develop and implement a strategy to provide a sector leading and financially lucrative employer engagement / employability service. Managing appropriate Welsh Government programmes / initiatives including Personal Learning Accounts, International Trips, Job Shop, Work Experience and any other external funding projects for the college.

The successful candidate will be persuasive and influential, as they will work with employers to increase the work of the College in apprenticeships and all forms of employer related activities, including events, guest speakers, mentoring, work experience and internships for learners. Additionally they will provide leadership for employer engagement and employability departments, ensure effective and efficient budget control and develop an effective overview of College targets for income generation.

Communication and engagement skills are key, to effectively engage with Directors and the College Marketing function to develop, promote and deliver provision to meet the needs of employers and effectively market the College to employers.

Essential Requirements

• A track record of Business Development in a fast moving environment and working at high level
  
• Educated to a minimum Level 4 qualification
  
• Management Qualification or be prepared to work towards
  
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of or the ability to lead, coach and inspire a team
  
• Ability to demonstrate previous experience and ability to manage budgets of varying sizes
  
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to and awareness of the importance of Safeguarding
  
• Ability to lead, manage and motivate staff to achieve the highest level of quality and performance.
  
• Able to appropriately challenge staff and hold difficult conversations
  
• Demonstrate a good level of IT competence. Must be able to navigate the Internet and Intranets as well as being willing and able to learn how to use new IT packages and systems
  
• Ability to determine priorities and make decisions, supported by excellent organisational skills
  
• Able to network effectively
  
• A commitment to the college's culture which places people at the centre of everything we do.
  
• A demonstrable commitment to equality and diversity
  
• The promotion of high professional, moral and personal standards in all aspects of the organisation, subscribing to the Nolan Principle
  

Welsh language skills are desirable for this position.
Coleg Cambria is committed to raising the profile of the Welsh language.

The promotion of the welsh language is an essential part of the work we do. Applicants are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

The safety of children, young people and adults identified as 'vulnerable' is paramount and Coleg Cambria is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of these individuals and to the rigorous implementation of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) procedures and arrangements. A DBS Disclosure will be requested from the successful candidate being offered the position. Depending on the role you are applying for if successful, you may also be required to register with the Education Workforce Council.

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

Please be aware that Coleg Cambria reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.

Benefits
Excellent Pension Scheme(s)

Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

On site nursery provision at our Deeside site

Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses

Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development

Discounted Gym Membership

Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities

Free Parking on All Sites

Cycle Scheme

Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments

Discounted Rates for Restaurants

Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave