Head of Business Engagement and Partnerships
| Company: | NCG |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,187 - £58,187 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, SE4 1UT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Head of Business Engagement and Partnerships
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Head of Business Engagement and Partnerships role will be responsible for developing employer engagement strategies which translate into quantifiable new employer relationships and support the delivery of Sector based Work Academies (SWAPs), work experience and apprenticeships.
The postholder will attend and host industry events, careers/jobs fairs and reporting on performance against Adult Skills Fund, Apprenticeships and Work Experience delivery targets.
Responsibilities will include:
- Hosting quarterly stakeholder events to encourage learner referrals
- Leading on the design and implementation of the Back Lewisham London Talent strategy, in collaboration with Lewisham civil, community, employer and community stakeholders
- Proactively engaging new employers through networking and outreach to promote recruitment services, work placements, and training programmes.
- Undertaking business needs analysis to identify businesses issues and create targeted solutions
- Supporting businesses to identify and create recruitment timelines throughout the financial year
- Providing advice to employers, such as helping them meet regulatory standards, supporting recruitment processes and implementing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- Developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with key employers and stakeholders across the Employability, Work Experience and Apprenticeships landscape.
- Leading the operational delivery of employer engagement for apprenticeship programmes in line with the College's strategic plan.
- Supporting the Assistant Principal in implementing strategic initiatives and growth plans for apprenticeships, Work Experience and Employability programmes across the College.
- Leading the department to develop new business development opportunities across London to augment the Colleges adult and apprenticeship provision.
- Responsibility for ensuring quality assurance across all apprenticeship programmes and maintaining Ofsted & audit readiness through robust monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes.
- Strategic management of the College's Work Experience provision for Study Programme learners
- Leading a marketing campaign to promote Employability programmes to employers through multiple channels
Essential criteria:
- Degree/relevant professional qualification at level 5 or above and/or relevant industrial experience
- Demonstrable experience of managing, leading and inspiring large teams
- Proven competence of designing and implementing employer engagement, recruitment and business support strategies
- Knowledge of local skills priorities and the impact of work experience and employer encounters
- Experience of managing work related programmes that lead to good job outcomes for learners
- Strong interpersonal skills and evidence of building and maintaining internal and external relationships
Lewisham College is a large further education college in London with a great reputation for producing knowledgeable, successful students with great employment potential. We offer an exciting range of work-focused courses, apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for study programme learners. We partner with key employers such as Greggs, TFL and Marks and Spencer. We aim to continue to increase our business engagement to secure additional career opportunities for our learners.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
Generous Annual Leave
Flexible Working
Student Discount
Government Pension Schemes
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website -
Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
Being both inclusive and diverse
Trusting and respecting our communities
Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website -
Values and Strategy