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Business Engagement Officer

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ 20,000 - 20,500 / Annum
Job Type:
Location: Ashford

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Make an impact and turn employer connections into real career opportunities for students.

If you’re passionate about building relationships, opening doors for young people, and working at the heart of education and industry collaboration, this could be your ideal role.

You’ll play a key role in helping students take their first steps into industry by securing meaningful work placements and building strong partnerships with employers across the sector.

Based in Ashford, Surrey with occasional travel to Weybridge, it's easily commutable from surrounding Surrey and West London towns including Staines-upon-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, Chertsey, Woking, Sunbury-on-Thames, and Kingston upon Thames.

The salary on offer for this part time role is £20,500 ( FTE equivalent is approx. £30,000) - 38 weeks of the year , 4 days a week, term time only. Benefits include a generous pension, term time working only, free onsite parking and a supportive, collaborative environment where you can impact the lives of young people!

What you'll be doing ....

•    Sourcing and securing meaningful work placements for T-Level students in Construction & Engineering

•    Developing and maintaining positive relationships with employers and industry contacts through networking and 

•    Working closely with curriculum teams to support engagement activity with businesses

•    Visiting students and employers during placements to ensure quality and progress

•    Providing accurate updates, reports, and placement information as required

What will you bring to the role ?

•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills - building relationships is key to this role

•    The confidence and motivation to seek out employers and external organisations that will support young people

•    A desire to help students access valuable industry experience across the construction and engineering sector

•   Experience within the education sector and progression pathways  is an advantage

This is more than a coordination role—you’ll be directly helping students gain the experience and confidence they need to launch their careers in Construction & Engineering. If you have the drive to shape the next generation of construction and engineering talent, apply today

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