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Bridge the Student–Employer Gap and Empower Students’ Futures. East Kent Colleges Group is seeking an Industry Liaison Officer to join the us and play a key role in connecting students with meaningful industry opportunities. As an Industry Liaison Officer, you will be responsible for securing, coordinating and monitoring work placements across a range of vocational areas. Acting as the main point of contact for employer engagement within your areas, you will build and maintain strong relationships with employers while supporting students to successfully prepare for, and complete, their industry placements. This role is central to ensuring students gain valuable real-world experience and are well prepared for future employment.
Job Responsibility:
Securing and managing industry work placement opportunities for students
Acting as the primary liaison between employers, students and college teams
Supporting the planning and delivery of employer engagement activities, including employer events and student workplace visits
Ensuring employer documentation is completed and returned in line with college processes and national expectations
Working with students on a one-to-one and small group basis to identify employability skills gaps
Supporting students to develop their skills, confidence and workplace behaviours to achieve successful placements
Requirements:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
Can apply a flexible and responsive approach to work demands
Demonstrates an inquisitive and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
Able to work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable
Relevant sector experience and a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification will be considered
Experience in this field and a passion for supporting young people to develop their employability skills and progress into industry