Employer Engagement Specialist

6 days ago

Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time £30,000 - £50,000 per year

Organisations
C&K Careers

Hours
22.2 hours per week - flexible working arrangements considered and to be discussed at interview.

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type
Permanent

Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of C&K Careers
Could you make a real difference to young people's futures?
We're looking for a passionate and proactive
Employer Engagement Specialist
to join our growing
NEXUS In-School Team
. This is your chance to help shape the career journeys of young people by connecting them with meaningful work experience opportunities.

Our NEXUS In-School programme has been transforming lives of young people in Kirklees for over 10 years and now operates in Calderdale, Leeds, and Wakefield. Our innovative employability programme gives Key Stage 4 students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through extended work placements with local employers for up to two days a week, whilst studying a reduced number of core GCSEs in school.

Your role will be to build and strengthen relationships with employers across West Yorkshire in order to secure high quality work opportunities for young people which match their vocational interests and aspirations. You will support the wider NEXUS Team to ensure that work placements are safe, supportive and enriching. You will provide excellent customer service to employers, schools, young people and their families.

C+K is a great place to work for anyone seeking employment in a people centred organisation where staff are valued and highly regarded. We offer excellent terms, conditions and benefits to our employees and opportunities for career development and progression
.
We would welcome your application if you can demonstrate the following:

  • Genuine interest in creating opportunities for young people
  • Proven ability to engage and influence employers
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Drive, resilience and excellent organisational skills
  • Confidence in use of IT systems, including databases

Dependant on skills, experience and qualifications, successful applicants may be required to participate in further training to support professional development.

If you are interested and require any further information, please email or call:

Sarah Moore, NEXUS In-School Programme Manager

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 5th January 2026.
Interviews to be held W/C 12th January 2026.
Completed Applications Should Be Returned To HR
Information about this vacancy, including job description and personnel specification and the application form are available to download on the company website by selecting:

We reserve the right to end this advert before the closing date if we receive sufficient interest.

C+K is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Closing date
05 January 2026, 9:00 AM

Important Information
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