Business Engagement Officer (Industry Placement & Work Experience)

Warrington & Vale Royal College is seeking to recruit full-time Business Engagement Officer's to identify, develop and maximise relationships with employers, securing industry placements and curriculum enhancement opportunities that enrich the student experience. The role will work closely with curriculum teams and employers to plan and embed innovative, challenging learning opportunities, and will actively seek out new ways to connect students with industry and employer expertise. We have a fixed term contract and permanent contract available., Where appropriate we will consider flexible working options, such as part time or job share. Please include details of any requests in your supporting statement, and we would be happy to discuss this further at interview. In November 2024 the college was officially commended as 'Good with outstanding features' by Ofsted. Our mission is 'Inclusion, realising potential; transforming lives'. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do. In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people'. Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

We are looking for individuals with strong transferable skills who can build positive relationships and communicate effectively with a wide range of people. The successful candidate will be confident in influencing and engaging others, with experience or an aptitude for sales, business development and identifying new opportunities. You will be a strong team player, able to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of your own workload and delivering results. Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to adapt to different situations and build effective relationships with employers and stakeholders. Knowledge or experience of the further education, skills or publicly funded training sector would be advantageous, but is not essential, as the relevant sector knowledge can be developed within the role., Suitable candidates will have 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English. A Level 3 qualification is desirable., The college welcomes applications from skilled professionals and industry experts who would like to consider a teaching career and share their skills with the next generation. You don't always need a degree or teaching qualification to get started. There are opportunities to complete your teacher training on the job. Please visit the government website at Teach in FE for further details on their Teach in Further Education campaign.

`Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (48 days for Business Support Staff, inclusive of bank holidays and Christmas closure days, pro rata for part time)
• Occupational pension scheme
• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate
• Menopause friendly