About The Role

Bridging the gap between education and industry – helping students thrive in the real world.

Are you passionate about connecting education with industry? EKC Group is seeking a proactive and organised Industry Liaison Officer (ILO) to play a key role in building strong employer partnerships and supporting students on their journey into the workplace.

As an ILO, you will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring industry placements across a range of vocational areas within the Creative field. You’ll act as the main point of contact for employers, helping to build meaningful relationships that benefit both students and businesses.

Key responsibilities include:

Securing and overseeing industry placements for students across varied vocational pathways
Acting as the primary contact for employer relations in allocated subject areas
Organising employer events, workplace visits, and other industry-linked experiences
Ensuring all employer documentation is completed accurately and on time, in line with college policies and national requirements
Working directly with students, both one-to-one and in small groups, to:
Identify and assess their employability skills gaps
Support their development to ensure readiness for successful placements
Collaborating with curriculum teams to ensure placements are relevant and effective

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with both young people and industry professionals, and who thrives on making a real-world impact in education.

Hours per week: 7.5

Weeks per year: 38 (during term time)

Salary: £4,015 per year

Holiday pay: £581 per year

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

About You

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive Industry Liaison Officer who brings strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in supporting student success through industry engagement.

You will:

Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Be highly organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks and respond flexibly to changing demands
Have 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
Demonstrate a professional and approachable manner when working with both students and employers
Ideally hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
Alternatively, relevant experience in the creative sector and a willingness to work towards a Level 3 qualification will also be considered

If you have experience in this field and a passion for sharing your knowledge with the next generation, we’d love to hear from you.

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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