About The Role

Building bridges between artists, education, and industry!

EKC Group are seeking an Industry Liaison Officer to join our team at Canterbury College.

As an Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) at East Kent Colleges Group you would be responsible for securing and monitoring progress of work placements in varied vocational areas for students and to act as the main point of contact for employer relations for these areas. This can include supporting the planning and implementation of employer events for organising employer visits for students.

You will:

Work with students on a one-to-one basis as well as in small groups to identify employability skills gaps.
Support students to develop these skills in preparation for successful industry placements.
Ensure employers return all required documentation in a timely manner, in line with college guidelines and national requirements.

Key Details

- Salary: £12,115

- Hours per week: 21.5

- Weeks per year: 38

- Holiday payment: £1,755

- Placement end date: 10 July 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 and consistent holiday pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
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 or school, 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

A unique and exciting opportunity has arisen to join our ambitious and innovative department to support the ambitions of our students in gaining worthwhile placements in the Visual Art industries. You will bring your own professional practice in the field of Visual Arts to contribute to our students and staff.

We are seeking to appoint an Industry Liaison Officer who has excellent interpersonal skills and who possesses excellent communication skills both verbal and written. You will be highly organised and be able to prioritise work whilst applying a flexible and responsive approach to work demands.

You will:

Demonstrate an inquisitive and analytical approach to work
Show strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently using your own initiative, as well as collaboratively as part of a team
Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (desirable), or have relevant sector experience with a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification
Have experience of working in the field and a passion for sharing knowledge and expertise with the next generation

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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