Employer Engagement Lead – Energy, Engineering and Construction

Employer Engagement Lead – Energy, Engineering and Construction 
£27,926 per annum
37 hours per week

Lancaster and Morecambe College are seeking an Employer Engagement Lead to build and maintain relationships with local and regional businesses in the Energy, Engineering and Construction sectors, in order to develop courses that meet their needs. You will work collaboratively with curriculum and work-based learning teams to promote the College’s provision to employers, prospective learners and the wider community, helping to meet recruitment and progression targets. You will also oversee Apprenticeship Admissions, ensuring effective administration of applications and interviews. 

A knowledge of work-based learning and training programmes is essential to this role, as well as experience of supervising staff and processes. You should be qualified to a minimum of Level 4 in an appropriate subject, and hold GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2). 

Benefits include Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution 19.5%), generous leave entitlement, Cycle to Work scheme, opportunities for continuing professional development and good staff support services. 

All posts are subject to a DBS Disclosure in line with our policy of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Thursday, 11th April 2024 and interview date Thursday, 25th April 2024

The Employer Engagement (EE) Team is part of the wider Engagement Team which offers a range of services to prospective students, current learners, employers, staff & visitors and has an ethos of close team work and communication. The Employer Engagement Coordinator will work collaboratively with curriculum and work-based learning teams to promote the College’s provision to employers, prospective learners and the wider community, helping to meet recruitment and progression targets. 

Job Purpose:  

• To respond to employer need and demand, contributing to the College’s development & promotion of work-based learning and full-cost provision
• To develop relationships with local business, positioning the College as a key partner in future enterprise and local economic development
• To oversee the administration of the Apprenticeship Admissions and Digital Accounts Service processes

Key Tasks / Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with curriculum and marketing colleagues to develop courses to meet the needs of local business requirements, with particular focus on the Energy, Engineering and Construction sectors and the promotion of Apprenticeships to support recruitment.

2. Advise organisations on the range of training and funding available to meet their business needs, including funded programmes and non-funded programmes, apprenticeships, diploma/NVQs and bespoke training.  Undertake organisational/training needs analysis as required.

3. Develop and maintain client contact, customer relationships and all aspects of business development and take responsibility for specific client accounts

4. Work collaboratively with curriculum teams, training coordinators and work experience coordinators to ensure positive relationships are fostered with local, regional and national employers, supporting the development of work placement opportunities for full-time learners.

5. Manage the Apprenticeship Admissions processes, overseeing the daily line management of the Employer Engagement Administrator and ensuring effective administration of applications and interviews. 

6. Manage the administration of the national Digital Accounts Service (DAS), supporting organisations to secure funding for Apprenticeships.

7. Engage with local employers through networking opportunities, attendance at events and meetings to create new business for the college.

8. Work closely with Apprenticeship Manager and marketing team to develop a robust plan for the promotion of apprenticeship provision within schools, to employers and the wider community.

9. Engage effectively with central cross college teams to ensure high standards of compliance in e.g. Health and Safety, Information Services, Finance and Personnel

10. Other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Closing date: Thursday, 11th April 2024 and interview date Thursday, 25th April 2024

• Contribute to the quality improvement process;
• Work within health and safety guidelines and be aware of your responsibilities for health and safety;
• Adhere to College policies and procedures;
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of young persons and vulnerable adults;
• Value and promote equality, diversity and inclusion;
•  Promote College sustainability policies and strategies;
• Undertake professional development to ensure skills and qualifications are up to date;
• Participate in meetings and events as required.
• Work co-operatively with colleagues and show commitment to the College and its mission.
• Adhere to College Support (customer service) Standards;
• Adhere to the College Values:
  Community – caring, collaborative and inclusive;
  Opportunity – accessible, aspirational and transformative.

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

Disclosure & Barring Service:  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS Certificate

Experience 

Essential - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of engaging with local employers and internal departments 
• Knowledge of work-based learning and training programmes available to enhance the business activities of local and regional companies
• Experience of supervising staff and processes

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Experience of working with Energy, Engineering or Construction sector
• Understanding of current Further Education requirements, funding streams and initiatives (local and national)

Qualifications

Essential - Measured by application form

• Minimum Level 4 qualification in an appropriate subject
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent Level 2)*

Desirable - Measured by application form and interview

• Advice and Guidance Level 4
• Team Leading or Supervisory Management Qualification (or within agreed timescale)

Skills / Abilities

Essential - Measured by skills test and interview

• Good people and performance management skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to deliver presentations successfully to a varied audience
• Skilled in developing and maintaining customer relationships and excellent customer service
• Strong engagement, networking and collaboration skills, both internal and external
• Excellent planning, prioritising and organisational skills
• Excellent IT skills, in particular Microsoft Office 

Desirable - Measured by skills test and interview

• Financial / budget management skills

Personal

Essential - Measured by application form, skills test and interview 

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to take responsibility and solve problems
• Current driving licence and business travel insurance and access to own vehicle 
• A reliable and flexible approach to work and smart appearance 

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form

JOIN OUR TEAM

Lancaster & Morecambe College is a thriving FE College, rated GOOD by Ofsted and justifiably proud of its strong links with our local community. Located between Lancaster and Morecambe, and within commuting distance of Central Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire, our industry-standard facilities attract colleagues from across the North West.

We are excited to be working in partnership with the Eden Project & local partners to develop the Morecambe Bay Curriculum to meet future employment needs and to utilise our wonderful local landscape as a unique learning resource. 

LMC is a respectful, welcoming safe space to work, learn and thrive with high expectations for all. Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. We are always looking for talented and innovative people to join us.

Valued as a significant local employer, we work hard to provide a supportive, productive and fulfilling working environment for our staff. In addition to a friendly team culture and a range of excellent on-site facilities, we offer:

• Relevant staff training and development and good progression opportunities
• Defined Benefit Pension Schemes for all staff (Local Government and Teachers' Pensions Schemes)
• Generous leave entitlement
• A range of family-friendly and other supportive HR policies
• FREE College gym membership
• Dedicated Occupational Health
• On site The Salon, Restaurant and catering facilities
• FREE parking
• Cycle2work, a Government initiative that allows you to make huge Tax and National Insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment via a salary sacrifice scheme

Please note we do not accept CVs, download the LMC application form