Employer Engagement Manager in London

About us

The LMP Group is made up of 3 separate companies but with a collective mission to inspire ambition. LMP provides opportunities and supports social change across the UK. The focus is on education and social impact; working together to bring about positive and sustainable development.

The companies include Let Me Play Ltd. which trades as LMP Education, Inspire ATA Ltd. and LMP Action C.I.C. The various departments within these 3 companies serve schools, businesses and individuals across the UK through apprenticeships, traineeships, employability programmes, adult education, alternative education, enrichment and holiday camp programmes. Let Me Play was established in 2004 and employs over 180 people across the UK.

We are extremely proud of the awards and recognition we have received within the industry. We are driven to always deliver the best skills training and development for learners and organisations. We have recently been awarded Best Companies 2 Star 'Outstanding to work for' award for 2022. We were rated; Top 100 mid-sized companies to work for in the UK; Top 50 mid-sized companies to work for in London and Top 3 Education & Training providers in the UK.

Job PurposeAccountability for the delivery of the referral strategy to generate referrals for contracts within the Employability Division to meet and exceed contract values; You will predominantly work on the AEB programmes. Additionally, those referrals should be onboarded timely and ensure full compliance of paperwork. Ensure a coordinated approach with delivery, administration and compliance and provide management information on the conversion and impact of referral generation.

Responsibilities (The below listed tasks/responsibilities are not exhaustive:)

Administrative & Strategy

• Build and maintain relationships with key employers across various industries.
• Identify potential employers for partnership and collaborate with them to identify vacancies and organise interviews for learners on completion of the qualification
• Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to identify new opportunities for partnership and employer engagement
• Develop and implement strategies to engage employers and promote our training
• Work closely with our delivery teams to ensure that our training programs meet employer needs
• Develop and maintain a database of employers and regularly report on employer engagement activities
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of employer engagement strategies and adjust as needed
• Collaborate with our marketing team to develop and deliver targeted employer engagement campaigns
• Represent the company at external events and act as an ambassador for the company

Coaching & Collaborating

• Proven experience in employer engagement or business development within the training and apprenticeships sector
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong project management skills
• Knowledge of the training landscape in the UK
• Experience with CRM systems
• Willingness to travel

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 2 functional skills, Math's, English, ICT
• Track record of stakeholder engagement
• Evidence of meeting and exceeding targets
• Proficient IT skills
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Employability Programs (ESFA/ /AEB/)
• An understanding of Funding and Eligibility Rules for ESF/AEB
• Ability to present to multiple audiences and at varying levels of engagement.
• Deliver high levels of customer service that leads to employer and learner satisfaction and achievement.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with a range of stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.
• Ability to profile and forecast activity of referrals and to meet and exceed targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to engage with colleagues and candidates.
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
• Ability to plan and organise own caseload and diary unsupervised.

What's in it for you (Remuneration & Benefits)?

• £28.000 - £31,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday and get an extra day for each year you stay with us, up to max 33 days PLUS bank holidays.
• We pay for a Healthcare Plan once you've passed probation, which includes access to a private GP.
• From day 1, free life insurance covering up to x4 your salary.
• We'll both add money into your pension pot after 3 months.
• Get 25% off online learning resources for year 1 to GCSE with EdPlace.
• Choose what flexible benefits you want after you've passed probation - this could be buying extra holiday, dental, topping up your healthcare plan, bikes, gym membership, electric cars and give as you earn.

ConfidentialityThe post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about clients, staff and other LMP stakeholders. Some work is confidential, and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. The post holder must always meet the requirements of the General Data Regulation Act.Safeguarding, Prevent & Equal OpportunitiesThe LMP Group are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.Pre-employment checksPlease be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalized right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider.The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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