Job Title: Regional Engagement Manager (Business Development & Recruitment)

Location: Predominantly field base around Greater London

Job Summary:

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a driven Regional Engagement Manager to join our dynamic team to initially support on our GLA Adult Skills contract. This role is ideal for those with a strong passion for recruitment of employers and strong DWP engagement, eager to excel in a business development capacity. Responsibilities include sourcing and qualifying candidates, managing pre-employment training courses, and spearheading business development efforts across assigned regions.

Main Responsibilities:

- Source and conduct interviews with candidates both face-to-face and via telephone to fill job vacancies and enrol on pre-employment training courses.

- Build and sustain relationships with referral partners, external agencies, and local communities to enhance candidate referrals and uncover job opportunities.

- Adhere to Job Centre Plus (JCP) guidelines and cultivate productive relationships.

- Develop leads for employer vacancies at both regional and national levels, assisting Business Development Managers (BDMs) with their sales and marketing tactics.

- Monitor and report on key performance indicators for the department, providing insights and detailed reports on regional activities aligned with learner and agency requirements.

- Coordinate and participate in recruitment and marketing events, advocating the organisation's mission and values, and actively engage with local communities.

- Uphold compliance with the organisation’s Equality and Diversity policies and contribute to the maintenance of quality assurance and health and safety standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Work closely with progression coordinators to optimise employment results.

- Engage in strategic business-to-business sales, including both in-person and virtual meetings, to promote pre-employment courses and connect with potential employers.

- Keep abreast of industry trends, attend relevant conferences, and conduct sales presentations.

- Maintain detailed records of employer interactions and feedback on training initiatives.

Person Specification:

- Demonstrated ability in recruitment, networking, and a business-to-business sales setting, preferably within the Further Education (FE) and training sectors.

- Exceptional project management skills, capable of meeting strict deadlines and surpassing sales targets.

- Excellent communication abilities, adept in both written and verbal formats, with strong IT skills, particularly in Excel.

- A strategic and tenacious thinker with a professional approach, skilled at initiating and cultivating new business opportunities.

Commitment:

This position requires a dedicated commitment to the organisation's values, safeguarding protocols, and an ethos of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be target-driven, adept at strategic planning, and proficient in executing high-calibre recruitment strategies.