Employability & Partnership Co-ordinator

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Manchester is looking for an Employability & Partnership Co-ordinator to manage employer relationships and create opportunities for young people. The role requires strong business development skills and a passion for motivating young individuals. Responsibilities include overseeing work experience placements and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in literacy or numeracy, with experience in relationship management and delivering employability sessions. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

35 days paid annual leave

3 well-being days per year

Significant pension contribution

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Strong business development and relationship management experience.
• Passion for supporting and motivating young people.
• Experience working with multiple employer partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage employer relationships for work experience and industry placements.
• Ensure compliance processes are maintained to a high standard.
• Drive business development to create opportunities for young people.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE or Level 2 in literacy or numeracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Employability & Partnership Co-ordinator
Job reference REQ012029
Date posted 22/01/2026
Application closing date 26/02/2026
Location Manchester
Salary £26,000 - £29,500 per annum
Package Competitive Benefits plus Local Government Pension Scheme
Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time
Job category/type Careers Employability and Guidance
Attachments Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator.pdf
Job description.

We have an exciting opportunity at our Openshaw Campus to join us as an Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator on a permanent, full-time (35 hours per week) basis looking after Health and Social Care and Animal Management provision.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Employability and Partnership Co-ordinator to drive business development and create impactful opportunities for young people.

In this role, you will be responsible for building and managing multiple employer relationships, overseeing high-quality work experience and industry placements, and ensuring all tracking and compliance processes are maintained to a high standard. Your ability to engage with employers, stakeholders, educational partners and young people will be key to establishing long-term partnerships that benefit both businesses and young people.

Site Information

Our Openshaw campus is a vibrant, modern hub of learning, equipped with outstanding, industry-standard facilities designed to inspire both staff and students. Located just outside Manchester city centre, the campus offers a wide range of vocational and academic courses, with specialist spaces for areas such as construction, engineering, health, and digital.

Who are TMC?

The Manchester College is the Largest Further Education College in the United Kingdom and has the largest provisions for 16-19yrs olds, adults, and higher education in Greater Manchester. We are part of the LTE group that consist of MOL, Total People, UCEN Manchester, Novus, and LTE Group Operations. We currently support more than 25% of Greater Manchester’s learning provision and are currently rated “Good” by Ofsted. The Manchester Colleges offering is bolstered by 18 Centres of Excellence across our campuses, ensuring we give our best and strive to achieve an unrivalled learning experience for our students. We have partnerships with over 1000 industry and employer partners nationally to ensure our secure their place as the leaders of the future.

We are a proud organisation, and one of only fifty-seven nationally recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award 2025, demonstrating our commitment to investing in our people and their development.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well-being days per year.
• Significant pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Cycle to work scheme.

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong business development and relationship management experience.
• A passion for supporting and motivating young people.
• A proven ability to manage multiple employer partnerships.
• Excellent organisational skills, with attention to compliance and quality processes
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to think outside the box.
• Your contribution will ensure our institution remains at the forefront of skills development and industry engagement, offering students real-world opportunities and enhancing their employability outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least a GSCE or level 2 in literacy or numeracy (or equivalent).
• Experience of delivering qualifications, education or employability sessions.
• Experience of delivering group work sessions as well as working on a 1-2-1 basis with participants.
• Experience of developing external relationships with employers and other agencies.
• Experience of utilising computerised management information systems.
• Experience of working to targets, implementing monitoring and recording systems.
• Experience of delivering programmes that are focussed on soft skills, mentoring and employability.
• The ability to organise and to be self-motivated.
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to be fully competent in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Evidence of successful contribution to teamwork.
• Enthusiasm to embrace new ideas and initiatives.
• Ability to analyse, report and act on data.
• To have a confident and calm approach to problems and an ability to use initiative in finding solutions.
• A willingness to undertake continuous personal development.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At The Manchester College, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity. The Manchester College is committed to working in an inclusive way with all the communities where we are geographically located and to developing a workforce and student community that reflects Greater Manchester’s and the UK’s rich diversity and vibrancy.

The closing date for this job advert is 26/02/2026. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!