Employer Engagement Consultant

£31,000 - £37,000 per annum + competitive benefits

Permanent, Full time

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Important:

For this role we will require the successful candidate to live near one of our UK Study Centres as there will be an expectation to be on site at least one day a week during study blocks

We are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, compressed hours or a job share. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

The Opportunity:

At Arden University, we pride ourselves on being true innovators, disruptors and pioneers, our focus is to promote life-long learning and ensure that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

Working as part of Arden’s Careers and Employability team you will engage with national and international graduate recruiters as well as SMEs, Public Sector Organisations and Not for Profits local to Arden’s UK Study Centres.

You will design, co-ordinate and deliver a wide range of employer engagement activities and events to facilitate contact between students and employers to provide them with an insight into the world of work, broaden their horizons and enhance their employability skills.

You will maximise student participation by ensuring the opportunities are engaging, relevant and accessible to our areas of study and our Arden University student cohorts.

About You:

We are looking for a dynamic candidate who excels in engaging with employers through various channels including email, telephone, and social networking tools. Your up-to-date knowledge of graduate employability issues, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving, will be invaluable in identifying innovative solutions.

You will have strong presentation and negotiation skills as well as experience in project management, particularly in fast-paced environments, demonstrating your ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

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Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits !
  

Arden’s values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Tuesday 30th of April 2024

Interviews will take place the w/c the 6th of May

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we recognise, and studies confirm, that often underrepresented candidates in the work place are less likely to apply to roles unless they meet all skills and experience of the position.

At Arden we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, therefore we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon age, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy, and actively welcome applications from all groups.

So, if you want to be part of Arden and our journey, but you feel that you’re missing some of the skills or experience the role requires, then we encourage you to apply anyway as you may make a great candidate for this role or others!