Regional engagement manager business development recruitment

Job Title: Regional Engagement Manager (Business Development Recruitment) Location: Predominantly home and field-based with occasional visits to the office in Manchester. Job Summary: We are offering an exciting opportunity for a driven Regional Engagement Manager to join our dynamic team to initially support on our GLA Adult Skills contract. This role is ideal for those with a strong passion for recruitment of employers and strong DWP engagement, eager to excel in a business development capacity. Responsibilities include sourcing and qualifying candidates, managing pre-employment training courses, and spearheading business development efforts across assigned regions. Main Responsibilities: - Source and conduct interviews with candidates both face-to-face and via telephone to fill job vacancies and enrol on pre-employment training courses. - Build and sustain relationships with referral partners, external agencies, and local communities to enhance candidate referrals and uncover job opportunities. - Adhere to Job Centre Plus (JCP) guidelines and cultivate productive relationships. - Develop leads for employer vacancies at both regional and national levels, assisting Business Development Managers (BDMs) with their sales and marketing tactics. - Monitor and report on key performance indicators for the department, providing insights and detailed reports on regional activities aligned with learner and agency requirements. - Coordinate and participate in recruitment and marketing events, advocating the organisation #39;s mission and values, and actively engage with local communities. - Uphold compliance with the organisation rsquo;s Equality and Diversity policies and contribute to the maintenance of quality assurance and health and safety standards. Additional Responsibilities: - Work closely with progression coordinators to optimise employment results. - Engage in strategic business-to-business sales, including both in-person and virtual meetings, to promote pre-employment courses and connect with potential employers. - Keep abreast of industry trends, attend relevant conferences, and conduct sales presentations. - Maintain detailed records of employer interactions and feedback on training initiatives. Person Specification: - Demonstrated ability in recruitment, networking, and a business-to-business sales setting, preferably within the Further Education (FE) and training sectors. - Exceptional project management skills, capable of meeting strict deadlines and surpassing sales targets. - Excellent communication abilities, adept in both written and verbal formats, with strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. - Hold a recognised sales qualification (Level 2 or above) and a management qualification (Level 3 or above), along with relevant GCSE/O-Level qualifications. - A strategic and tenacious thinker with a professional approach, skilled at initiating and cultivating new business opportunities. - Must have a clean full UK driving licence and be prepared to travel as required. Commitment: This position requires a dedicated commitment to the organisation #39;s values, safeguarding protocols, and an ethos of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will be target-driven, adept at strategic planning, and proficient in executing high-calibre recruitment strategies