Job Title: Business Engagement Executive
School / Area: World of Work
Salary: £27,500 per annum plus PRP
FTE: 1 FTE
Permanent
Creating Great Futures.
At Croydon College Group our staff are passionate and committed to achieve the very best outcomes for our students. We believe it is through our people that an excellent student experience will be delivered, and this will have a positive impact in our local community. Our visions and values ensure that we put our students first and value our staff as our greatest asset.
We are seeking a highly motivated business engagement executive with a passion for sales, apprenticeships and education to drive business engagement and our ambitious mission to meet skills needs in the Borough and beyond. The School /Department is an exceptional place to work, with staff working collaboratively to ensure the very best outcomes for our students.
The Business Engagement Executive will play a crucial role in sourcing, establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with employers to support Croydon Colleges ambitious growth plans. This role extends to engagement with employed apprentices, learner find and recruitment services and securing high quality work placements for students.
Knowledge of the skills landscape and a meaningful understanding of the wider social-economic context of the need to bring employers and learners together. Knowledge of local labour market opportunities and of local/national trends. Knowledge of working in a sales and target driven environment. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a variety of audiences in a variety of settings and situations. Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise, set and achieve own targets without direct supervision.
Apart from our great location, our wonderful staff and positive culture, we also offer a range of other staff benefits, including generous annual leave and defined benefit pension schemes. We also value staff development and have 7 days a year planned for staff development, including elements of team development, socialisation and staff wellbeing.
If you are as passionate about making a difference, we look forward to receiving your application and joining our great college group.
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The College is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive learning community, where we value inclusivity and treat our staff and students as individuals. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals.
For successful applicants, the post is subject to enhanced DBS check and other onboarding requirements in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidelines.
Please note CV’s are not accepted – you must apply via our recruitment portal
Application Closing Date: 31st March
Interview / Selection Date: 9th April 2025