Salary £24,479
Location Walker House - Head Office, Liverpool City Centre
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This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Career Connect Education and Business Team are expanding and we are looking to recruit an Employer Engagement Assistant to support the innovative employer related activities for our schools/Colleges. The successful applicant will make contact and liaise with employers: 

  • To identify and contact relevant employers required for Job Connect activities  
  • To  maintain and develop a database of employer contacts to support all Job Connect activities
  • To negotiate the number and type of work experience placements to be supplied to schools and colleges alongside deadlines for order completion
  • To report back on progress with employer contacts
  • To maintain a data base of H&S Checks undertaken in line with Quality Assurance and Health and Safety Policies and Procedures 

 
Key elements of the role require the ability to develop, negotiate and maintain relationships with both employers and schools/colleges. 

 
The post holder will also need to plan and prioritise their workload in line with business needs. 

For an informal discussion, or further information about the role please contact Lisa.kirkham@careerconnect.org.uk and we can arrange a time to speak.


If you wish to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV by the closing date 18-Sep-2026

Interviews are expected to take place 25-Sep-2026

The Company

It’s an exciting time to join Career Connect. Over the last year we’ve made a positive impact to the lives of more than 90,000 people across the country.

Our vision is for a society where every individual realises their full potential. Our mission is to drive social mobility by enabling more people to access and succeed in education, training and employment.

We work in schools, in the community, and right across the criminal justice sector, delivering impartial, person-centred careers and transition support that changes lives. We also train those who work in advice and guidance roles, helping them to help others.

We’re continuing to increase our impact and reach – changing even more people’s futures for the better. We take an innovative approach to the services we provide, and we’re passionate about using feedback from those we support to shape what we do.

Our research amplifies the voices of those we support and helps inform positive change - for all our futures.

Flexi time

Perkbox (Multiple benefits)

Cyclescheme and
Car Lease scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Flu Jabs/Glasses

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous Sick Pay

Staff Development

  • Amnah
  • Careers Adviser

“I’m proud to work for a charity that cares so much for the people it employs and supports”

  • Sean
  • Team Manager

“Great opportunities for training, ongoing development and internal progression.”

  • Jenny
  • Careers Adviser

“I have great colleagues, and flexible hours that fit around my own family.”

We are committed to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults and expect our staff to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to DBS and staff who work in custody also have a prison clearance process.

We promote equality and diversity across all that we do and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Part-time workers are always welcome. Inclusion and diversity are a significant feature of our charity’s values, cutting across everything that we do.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are keen to hear from applicants with disabilities. Around a quarter of our workforce have a disability. Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

We are proud to be recognised as an Investor in Diversity and one of the Top 10 Most Inclusive Workplaces with the National Centre for Diversity.