Business Skills Advisor

We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Business Skills Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining effective relationships with employers to support their skills development initiatives, while maximising opportunities available for our students including work placements and apprenticeships.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Identify and nurture effective working relationships with employers and businesses in alignment with the College’s Employer Engagement Strategy.
• Achieve sales targets and KPIs as set by the Director of Employer Engagement.
• Proactively engage with employers to promote and secure new engagement opportunities within the College.
• Provide appropriate information, advice, and guidance to employers regarding their business skills needs using a consultative approach.
• Collaborate closely with curriculum departments to understand and promote their offerings, and provide feedback on employer demand for alternative provision.
• Maintain accurate records and update internal systems in a timely manner.
• Proactively market and promote the range of opportunities available to new and existing employers and potential learners.
• Engage with lead generation partners to secure new leads.
• Participate in marketing activities such as open evenings, business events, careers fairs, and networking meetings.
• Liaise with candidates, employers, and curriculum departments to ensure required documentation is completed in line with internal processes and funding rules.
• Collate feedback from employers on the service provided and handle difficulties or problems using initiative.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a sales or business development role.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the education and training sector is advantageous.
• A commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Cambridge Regional College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. To learn more about our Safeguarding policy please see link: https://www.camre.ac.uk/student-support/supporting-you/safeguarding/

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).