About The Role

As an Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) within the Service Industries department at EKC Folkestone College, you will play a key role in connecting our students with meaningful industry opportunities.

You’ll be the main point of contact for employers across a wide range of vocational areas, ensuring placements are impactful, well-organised, and beneficial for both students and businesses.

In this role, you will:

Secure and monitor high-quality work placements across multiple vocational sectors.
Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, acting as the first point of contact.
Support the planning and delivery of employer engagement events and workplace visits.
Ensure all employer documentation is returned promptly, meeting college and national standards.
Work with students one-to-one and in small groups to:
Identify employability skill gaps.
Support their personal development.
Prepare them to succeed in industry placements.

This role offers the chance to directly influence students’ futures while strengthening partnerships with local employers.

Key information:

Hours per week: 33

Salary per year: £25,517

Fixed end date: 20 August 2026

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:

Generous Annual Leave aligned with the term dates
Learning and Development Opportunities - 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. First Line Manager Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
Wellbeing and Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

About You

We are seeking to appoint an Industry Liaison Officer who is motivated, professional, and passionate about supporting students to succeed in the workplace.

You will:

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Be highly organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
Show flexibility and a responsive approach to changing work demands.
Possess an inquisitive and analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
Be confident working independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications & Experience:

A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject is desirable.
Alternatively, significant experience in a relevant sector with a willingness to achieve a Level 3 qualification will be considered.
Previous experience in a similar role, with a genuine passion for supporting the next generation, will make this opportunity ideal for you.

This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to use their knowledge and skills to make a real difference, building strong employer relationships while helping students thrive in their industry placements.

Ready to apply?

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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