Employer Engagement Officer

Employability is central to our university mission and always has been. Our employability offer and performance are an important part of the University's value proposition and a key student recruitment and attraction tool. It is also intrinsically connected to the student experience; our alumni support learning, teaching, research and knowledge exchange. More widely, it is part of Aston's commitment to transforming the lives of our students and graduates. 

 Your contribution to Aston's mission of delivering exploitable research and employable graduates will be to assist the Careers and Placements department's strategic aim of maximising positive graduate outcomes for all students, with a particular focus on employer engagement. 

 This role within the Placement Employer Engagement team presents an exciting opportunity to develop employer relationships that create meaningful employment opportunities for Aston students. The primary focus of the Employer Engagement Officer (Student Employment) will be to generate paid, flexible employment opportunities that students can undertake alongside their studies, supporting student success, retention and employability. The postholder will also work with employers to identify volunteering opportunities that complement students' personal and professional development, alongside wider internship, placement, postgraduate and graduate opportunities where appropriate. 

 To support the delivery of team objectives and positive outcomes for students, the postholder will work collaboratively across the Careers and Placements department to develop employer partnerships, assist employer recruitment needs and ensure that employer engagement activity reflects the needs and aspirations of Aston's diverse student community.

 What we offer:

• Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family friendly policies.
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Aston University may be able to sponsor those who are already on a Skilled Worker Visa issued before 04 April 2024. If you require sponsorship, Aston University will assess eligibility if you are shortlisted for the role. Please note we are unable to confirm individual eligibility before shortlisting. See here for more information on Skilled Worker visa eligibility: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

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