Employer Relationship Manager – Home Based covering Greater Manchester
Sector: Employability and Welfare to Work
Salary: £35k - £40k plus OTE
Location: Manchester (Remote Working)
Contact: Daniel Stowe
Phone:
07894 758479
Job ref: 12157
Published: 6th March 2025
Expiry date: 30th April 2025

We are looking for a proactive, dynamic, and goal-focused individual who relishes the challenge of employer engagement. In this exciting role, you’ll focus on forging new employer partnerships and creating job opportunities for learners through tailored pre-employment training programmes. Your ability to identify, approach, and convert leads into long-term employer relationships will be key to your success.
Key Responsibilities:
Employer Engagement & Relationship Building:
- Proactively research, identify, and engage potential employer partners.
- Use a range of methods, including outreach, networking, and industry events, to establish and maintain relationships with employers.
- Drive employer engagement and promote our pre-employment training solutions.
- Build relationships with decision-makers, understand their recruitment needs, and position our programmes as a solution.
- Secure commitments from employers to interview and employ our learners.
Relationship Management & Employer Support:
- Cultivate strong, lasting relationships with employer partners to ensure high levels of satisfaction and ongoing engagement.
- Act as the primary point of contact for employers, managing expectations and ensuring smooth collaboration.
- Negotiate agreements that maximise employment opportunities for our learners.
Performance & Market Awareness:
- Work towards and exceed engagement targets, consistently driving successful outcomes.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, employer needs, and funding opportunities to support growth.
- Maintain accurate records of employer interactions and partnership outcomes.
- Provide regular reports on employer engagement performance.
- Contribute to the overall strategy for employer engagement and growth.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to grow our employer base.
- Participate in weekly team meetings to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
- Uphold our commitment to excellence and the core values of the organisation.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proactive, results-driven professional with a passion for employer engagement.
- Strong stakeholder relationships, particularly with DWP contacts.
- A confident communicator with the ability to build and nurture long-term relationships.
- A persuasive negotiator with exceptional influencing skills.
- A target-driven individual who thrives on achieving and exceeding goals.
- Experience in employer engagement, recruitment, or partnership development is highly desirable.
- Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work independently while driving new partnerships.
Why Join?
- Be part of a fast-paced, high-energy team with a strong employer engagement culture.
- Make a real impact by connecting individuals with meaningful employment opportunities.
- Competitive salary and benefits, with performance-based incentives.
- Excellent career growth and development opportunities in a thriving industry.
- If you’re an ambitious, proactive professional ready for your next challenge, apply now and help us build meaningful employer partnerships that transform lives!
Apply here: If this role is of interest to you, please express your interest by completing the form and uploading your CV.