Supply Industry Liaison Officer

Overview

Bridge the student–employer gap and empower students’ futures. EKC Group seeks a Supply Industry Liaison Officer to join the Group, initially supporting Canterbury College Engineering Department.As an Industry Liaison Officer, you will secure and monitor the progress of work placements in varied vocational areas for students and act as the main contact for employer relations. This includes supporting the planning and delivery of employer events and organising employer visits for students.If you have experience in the engineering industry, this would be beneficial but is not a requirement.Your role includes ensuring employers return the required documentation in a timely fashion following college guidelines and national expectations. You will work with students on one-to-one and small group basis to identify employability skills gaps and support development so they can complete a successful industry placement.Please note this is a supply role that does not guarantee a set number of hours per week; however we are seeking initial support up to 37 hours per week.

About You

We are seeking to appoint an Industry Liaison Officer who has excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. You will be highly organised, able to prioritise work, and apply a flexible and responsive approach to work demands. You will have an inquisitive and analytical approach, attention to detail, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable; alternatively, experience in a relevant sector will be considered.If you have experience in this field and a passion for sharing your knowledge and expertise with the future generation, this position will be ideal for you.

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About Us

Outstanding Ofsted ProviderEast Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group.Commitment to SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles. As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing. It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. If you are shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.Commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionEast Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce. We are proud to hold the Positive About Disability Award and are a Disability Confident Employer. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to health needs or disability. We also have commitments to Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge) and to current or former Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge), with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the essential criteria and have declared this on their application. We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment ..... full job details .....