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Employer Partnership Adviser - Student Employment
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Employer Partnership Adviser – Student Employment
Derby College Group (DCG) is recruiting for an Employer Partnership Adviser – Student Employment to join our amazing Student Employment team. This role is based at our incredible Roundhouse Campus. If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
The Opportunity
As an Employer Partnership Adviser, you'll be the link between local businesses and talented students, helping employers find the right people while creating exciting opportunities for young people to start their careers. You'll build relationships with employers, understand their recruitment needs and work creatively to promote jobs, part-time roles and graduate opportunities to students across Derby College Group.
From engaging with employers, attending recruitment events to supporting students with applications and career opportunities, you'll play a key role in helping both businesses and individuals succeed. If you're a people person who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities and making a real difference, this is a chance to help students take their next step while supporting employers to grow their future workforce.
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About You
You'll be highly organised and comfortable working in a busy environment. From managing vacancies and employer communications to supporting recruitment activity and responding to enquiries, you'll be able to balance demands while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail and a high standard of customer service.
You'll be a strong team player who enjoys working with a wide range of people and building positive relationships with employers, students and colleagues. We're looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and reliable, with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage deadlines effectively. Most importantly, you'll be committed to providing a professional and responsive service that supports both employers and students throughout their recruitment journey. Ideally, you will also bring experience in employer engagement, presentations, events, or interview support, along with a commitment to delivering an outstanding recruitment service that creates opportunities for students and meets employer needs.
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The Benefits
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
- Free eye tests with Specsavers
- Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
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If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Our Commitment to Sustainability
We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.
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