Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our exceptional Apprenticeships and Business Development department as an Employer Relationship Officer.


The Employer Relationship Officer will be responsible for managing the colleges relationships with external stakeholders, particularly employers on a district, regional and national scale.


You will be responsible for lead generation in relation to apprenticeship income and will maximise the colleges employer facing activities.

Responsibilities include:

To have a strong understanding of brokering relationships with employers and other key stakeholders, developing timely pipeline to lead to the successful completion of the project. To gain an understanding of the auditable requirements of any new apprentice and employer looking to begin an apprenticeship. To ensure staff within the Compliance Team are provided with all applicant data in a timely manner to ensure the smooth and effective transition from application to live apprentice. To ensure the projects Key performance indicators are met and strive to exceed. To review monthly targets and ensure activity is taking place to create a healthy pipeline of new business. To maximise the local opportunities available for employers and applicants, whilst ensuring the on boarding process is robust and in line with funding and audit requirements. Understanding and articulating the bursaries available to employers and applicants via this project. Responsible for keying data for apprenticeship enrolment/employer incentives and all other DAS related requirements

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The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale

Experience

Experience of working in an externally facing role with responsibility for client/account management Experience of working with employers and community partners Excellent track record of achieving targets associated with income and recruitment of student numbers Experience of supporting progression and achieving job outcomes for learners. Experience of the interpretation of information and data sets to inform and enable the creation of training plans. Experience of monitoring and creating actions against KPIs

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest and number of applications so early application is advised.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.


Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.


We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement - equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays Additional college closure days, including 2-week Christmas closure Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution Annual salary reviews Career progression opportunities - 54% of all vacancies are filled internally Free sports and gym facilities Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback Discounts on greener travel - cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts Access to hair and beauty treatments in our student-led Signature Spa On-site dining facilities, including our award-winning Grove restaurant A host of training development opportunities Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 2025 The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given the support and opportunities you need to enhance your career. This includes access to in-house training and CPD, professional and academic qualifications and mentoring.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community, recognising the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and therefore particularly encourage applications from groups which are underrepresented in our workforce.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with our statutory safeguarding requirements detailed in Keeping Children Safe in Education legislation, this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, employment references, health screening and social media search.


Please be aware it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children and vulnerable adults.