Employer Relations Manager

• May 2022 - Present

Engagement Manager (Recruitment)

• Jul 2019 - May 2022

Recruitment Manager

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2019

Continuation of previous role after transferring to Teesside University upon successful completion of the REED NCFE contract. Continuation of previous role after transferring to Teesside University upon successful completion of the REED NCFE contract.

Graduate Recruitment Team Manager

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

• Implemented, managed and successfully led the delivery of the REED NCFE contract at Teesside University.• Engaged and supported 900+ businesses in a 2 year period at Teesside University, placing over 500 graduates into professional roles.• Successfully managed a team of recruiters to contract targets and deadlines.• Oversaw engagement of over 800 students in a 5 month period, increasing to 2000+ in 2 years.• Managed and conducted daily business development activity in order to support local and national businesses and source opportunities for Teesside University graduates.• Worked with local and national businesses to provide a professional recruitment service and develop other business opportunities for the university.• Maintained a flexible approach, driving performance whilst meeting the needs of employers, graduates and the university, including professional and academic staff across all departments.• Compiled weekly and monthly reports and presenting to the REED NCFE operations manager and team.• Presented contract updates to the university’s senior management team.• Regularly attended networking events across the North East to build relationships with the business community and raise awareness of our offering.• Worked closely with University schools and departments to discuss and implement strategies for student engagement.• Delivered high quality employability workshops to up to 100+ students as part of timetabled lectures.• Provided ongoing 1-2-1 student support both individually and across the team.

Employer Relationship Manager

• Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

• Responsible for building lasting relationships with businesses and employers with a view to sourcing job opportunities for unemployed customer base.• Working towards strict targets and deadlines in a sales-based role. • Providing an in-house recruitment service for employers and customers.• Identify and effectively engage a range of employers using a variety of methods including cold calling, social media, foot marketing, meetings, and networking.• Hosting events to raise awareness of opportunities and ensure the right people are submitted with the best chance to succeed.• Excellent persuasive communicator.• Proven self-starter, effectively managing own diary and workload across three branches with different aims and caseloads, as well as staff and management teams.

Regional Training Coordinator

• 2015 - Aug 2016

• Managing Classroom Based Learning in the North East region, covering seven branches and partner delivery.• Managing a regional team of trainers and officers.• Planning and effectively delivering events and courses across internal and external sites.• Managing and coordinating all aspects of delivery including staff, learner recruitment, resources, quality and compliance, and logistics.• Meeting strict monthly targets.• Proven track record of success, attention to detail and reliability, exceeding targets and quality standards and regularly topping national internal leaderboards for success and learner achievement rates.• Training and developing staff, including new associate trainers, on a regular basis for effective delivery across all sites.• Identifying trends and challenges and proactively developing methods to meet them.• Strong influencing skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders effectively, including learners, staff, employers and partner organisations.

Pre-Employment Training (PET) Coordinator

• Jul 2013 - 2015

Employability Tutor

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

• Delivering accredited Employability courses to adults about to begin employment.• Maintaining strong relationships with employers to ensure business is maintained and future opportunities arise.• Strong persuasive communication and organisational skills.• Excellent presentation skills. • Delivering accredited Employability courses to adults about to begin employment.• Maintaining strong relationships with employers to ensure business is maintained and future opportunities arise.• Strong persuasive communication and organisational skills.• Excellent presentation skills.

English Tutor (Volunteer)

• Oct 2012 - Dec 2012

• While travelling in New Zealand I was able to volunteer with English Language Partners, an organisation that provides free English lessons to refugees across the country. • This involved being paired with a learner and meeting them regularly, providing English lessons and support where possible. • While travelling in New Zealand I was able to volunteer with English Language Partners, an organisation that provides free English lessons to refugees across the country. • This involved being paired with a learner and meeting them regularly, providing English lessons and support where possible.

Functional Skills Tutor

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2011

• Responsible for the delivery of all Functional Skills English, mathematics and ICT. • The role also involved liaising with the awarding body (City & Guilds), registering learners for various qualifications, administering initial, diagnostic and live assessments, and claiming all qualifications and certificates upon completion. • Responsible for the delivery of all Functional Skills English, mathematics and ICT. • The role also involved liaising with the awarding body (City & Guilds), registering learners for various qualifications, administering initial, diagnostic and live assessments, and claiming all qualifications and certificates upon completion.