Job Title: Employer Engagement Manager
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + OTE
Due to rapid growth within the business, we’re looking for an Employer Engagement Manager to join our amazing team at Leep Group! This is an exciting opportunity to join a fantastic organisation making a difference within the community.
We’re looking for a proactive, people‑focused individual who can turn conversations into real job opportunities for adult learners. If you thrive on building relationships, opening doors with employers, and driving employment outcomes, this role gives you the autonomy and energy of business development with the purpose and impact of the FE & Skills sector.
You’ll build employer partnerships, generate vacancies, and connect our learners to sustainable work through sector‑relevant pre‑employment programmes. Your success is defined by the quality of employer relationships you build and the job outcomes you help deliver.
Main Responsibilities
- Identify, engage and convert new employer partners through proactive outreach through proactive outreach (LinkedIn, networking, events, lead‑gen tools, cold calling) to build a consistently strong pipeline of job opportunities for learners.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with employer decision makers, understanding their recruitment needs and aligning them with the most suitable pre employment programmes.
- Drive positive employment outcomes by securing interview commitments, supporting learners, and ensuring they progress into sustainable work.
- Achieve and exceed employer engagement and job outcome targets, maintaining accurate records, using CRM systems effectively, and contributing to regional and organisational growth.
- Attend employer events, sector exhibitions and networking opportunities to expand our reach, keeping up-to-date with labour‑market trends, employer needs and funding opportunities to support growth to contribute to the overall engagement and growth strategy of the Group.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in a B2B sales environment with proof of winning new business in the FE and training sector.
- Experience of working in educational environments in FE and Skills Sector, especially adult provision, and selling recognised qualifications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - needed for communicating with a wide range of people, both internally and externally.
- Initiative and good decision-making skills, as well as tenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targets.
- Commitment to travel, with driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Employee Benefits
- Competitive salary of up to £40,000.
- 31 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) + an additional birthday day off.
- The opportunity to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave.
- 2 additional days of annual leave after 3 years of service.
- Free access to our Medicash healthcare plan.
- Employee of the month and yearly staff recognition awards.
- Summer and Christmas parties.
- Recognition of Grade 1 OTLAs.
- Continuing professional development opportunities.
- More importantly, working for an organisation that cares!
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!
About Leep Group
Leep Group (formally The B2W Group) is made up of likeminded companies who share a common goal; to empower people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to develop their careers. We achieve this through the provision of professional recruitment, training and coaching services, all designed to suit the needs of employers and individuals within the UK. Founded in 2011, Leep Group consists of BackToWork, Leep Talent and Leep Trade, and together we have trained and supported tens of thousands of people, making a positive difference in people’s lives and communities. We believe in investing in our staff, offering opportunities for professional growth, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation and aims to deliver exceptional educational experiences for our learners.
All employees at Leep Group have a commitment to: Implement Leep's Equality and Diversity policies and to work actively to overcome discrimination on grounds of all protected characteristics; Take responsibility for one’s own professional development and participate in relevant internal and external activities; Implement the Leep's health and safety policies and practices; Contribute to Leep's commitment to continuous improvement as identified in Leep's quality assurance systems; Be committed to Leep's safeguarding procedures and high priority to be given to the safeguarding of learners. Leep Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to actively uphold our safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies. Safeguarding training is provided for every employee, and robust safer recruitment practices are followed at all stages of employment. All applicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom - proof of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process. Leep Group is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Learner-facing roles that involve working directly with learners will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including relevant barred list checks. All other roles will require a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our safer recruitment process. The successful candidate must also complete all pre-employment vetting and will complete safeguarding training during their induction.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Work from home
Experience:
- training/employment industry: 1 year (required)
- business development: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- driving licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
