Employer Engagement Officer

Longleypark; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for an Employer Engagement and Experience Officer to connect students with workplace opportunities. The role involves coordinating employer interactions and managing T-Level placements. Ideal candidates should possess strong relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills, with a Level 3 education. This is a chance to make impactful changes in young people's futures and work within a vibrant team, promoting educational excellence in Sheffield.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive and forward-thinking team environment

Make a difference in young people's lives

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Confident user of IT and social media for promotion.
• Ability to motivate and inspire young people.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate employer interactions for students.
• Build partnerships with employers and networks.
• Promote the Sixth Form and champion student potential.
• Manage T-Level placements effectively.
• Monitor engagement and outcomes using tools.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Motivational skills

Education

Educated to Level 3

Job description

Grade 4, SCP 7 - 12 £26,402 - £28,597 - will be pro rata based on 41 weeks

Ready to make a real impact on young people’s futures?

Join us at Longley Park Sixth Form, part of the ambitious Brigantia Learning Trust, and help shape the next generation of talent! We’re looking for a dynamic, driven, and creative Employer Engagement and Experience Officer to connect our students with inspiring workplace opportunities.

Why This Role Matters

At Longley Park, we believe every student deserves the chance to dream big and achieve more than they ever thought possible. Your role will be at the heart of that mission—building bridges between education and industry, creating life‑changing experiences, and helping students take their first steps toward amazing careers.

What You’ll Do

• Create opportunities that matter – Coordinate exciting employer interactions for our students.
• Be a connector – Build strong partnerships with employers and networks across Sheffield and beyond.
• Lead the way – Promote our Sixth Form to businesses and champion our students potential.
• Shape the future – Manage T‑Level placements and ensure they deliver real value.
• Track success – Use innovative tools like Unifrog to monitor engagement and outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

• A natural relationship-builder with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using IT and social media to engage and promote.
• Someone who can motivate and inspire young people.
• Someone who can convert employer interest into employer involvement.
• Educated to Level 3 and holds a full driving licence.

Bonus points if you have

• Knowledge of post-16 qualifications (including T‑Levels).
• Experience working with employers or in vocational education.
• Experience within sales and marketing.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a vibrant, inclusive, and forward‑thinking team.
• Enjoy professional development opportunities within the Sixth Form and Brigantia Learning Trust.
• Make a real difference to the lives of young people every single day.

To apply for the role please visit our Trust careers page by clicking here

We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Longley Park Sixth Form and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy to meet the outstanding student body.

All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found at

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.

Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.

Longley Park Sixth Form

Horninglow Rd

Sheffield

S5 6SG