Industry Liaison Officer

3 weeks ago


Canterbury, United Kingdom EKC Group Full time

About The Role

EKC Group is looking for a dedicated Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) to join their team at EKC Canterbury College within the Construction Department. In this role, you will:

Secure and monitor work placements for students across various vocational areas. Act as the primary point of contact for employer relations in these sectors. Plan and implement employer events, as well as organise visits for students to connect with industry professionals. Ensure timely documentation, following college guidelines and national standards for employer partnerships. Work closely with students—both individually and in small groups—to assess and develop their employability skills, enabling them to complete successful industry placements.

This role is central to building strong industry connections and helping students thrive in their professional journeys.

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Competitive salary and holiday entitlement Access to 100's of online discounts via our Rewards Scheme (Inc. Restaurant, Grocery, Retail, Gym, Holidays) Access to cycle to work, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes Generous pension scheme - 18% employer contribution Being part of a company with a Eco-Sustainability focus of being Net-Zero Time off for your child's first day at school, moving home and for interviews My 10 Days initiative - bid for up-to 10 days off work to pursue voluntary work Being part of Community Days and Annual Staff Celebration Day **Please note this role requires the successful candidate to work 13 hours per week (over 2 days), 38 weeks per year during term time with a pro rata salary of £6,960 per annum.

A holiday payment for 5.5 weeks of £1,008 will be paid equally over 12 months in addition to the salary above**

About You

We are looking to appoint a dynamic Industry Liaison Officer who brings a blend of skills and passion to the role. You will: Have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written. Be highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks, applying a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands. Possess an inquisitive and analytical mindset, with keen attention to detail Be capable of working independently using your own initiative, while also being an effective team player.
A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable. However, we are open to considering candidates with equivalent experience in the sector and a willingness to obtain the necessary qualification.

If you have a passion for mentoring the next generation and experience in this field, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact. No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date. 

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on  jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk

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