Employer Engagement Officer

Contract End Date: Thursday 31 July 2025

University of East London   is a vibrant and diverse institution committed to transforming the lives of students through exceptional education and career-focused opportunities.

We’re proud to be recognized as the University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. UEL is also ranked 1st in London for Student Experience in the National Student Survey 2024 and 3rd in London for Teaching Satisfaction in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

About the Job

Are you passionate about building strong networks and creating opportunities for students to thrive in the workforce? As an Employer Engagement Officer at the University of East London (UEL), you’ll play a vital role in connecting our talented students and graduates with local, and national employers.

In this role, you’ll develop and maintain relationships with employers, deliver impactful employability sessions, and plan engaging events and fairs. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring our students gain the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to secure graduate-level employment, contributing to the success of UEL’s ambitious career and employability agenda.

About You

You are a driven professional with experience in graduate recruitment or managing placement and work experience programmes. With excellent communication and networking skills, you thrive in creating and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders, from senior managers to students and graduates. Your proven ability to meet challenging targets, coupled with your innovative approach to problem-solving, will ensure success in this fast-paced and rewarding role.

You’ll also bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to fostering equality and diversity in all that you do.

What You’ll Need to thrive:

• Experience in graduate recruitment or managing placement/work experience programmes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Team player
• Proficiency in IT, including Word, Excel, and online tools.
• Demonstrated ability to plan events and deliver employability support sessions effectively.
• Strong networking skills to build and maintain professional relationships.

About Careers and Student Enterprise Service 

The Careers and Student Enterprise Service at UEL is a dynamic and innovative hub for career development, employability, and enterprise support. Our mission is to ensure every student is equipped to succeed academically and professionally in the 21st-century workforce.

We pride ourselves on using innovative technology, research, and best practices to drive exceptional outcomes for our students. Joining our team means becoming part of a motivated, creative, and high-performing group dedicated to making a meaningful impact on student success.

Benefits Package

At UEL, we believe that a great role is about more than just a salary. It’s about the complete package, including our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We offer a genuinely competitive salary, dependent on experience (DOE), and a range of excellent benefits.

You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions

Equal Opportunities

UEL is an inclusive employer with equal opportunities and is proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

We're a disability confident employer and value all applications. Please let us know if you require any reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process.

So, If you are enthusiastic about forging connections, empowering students, and contributing to the success of a forward-thinking university, apply today and join UEL’s Careers and Student Enterprise Service!

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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