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Employer Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Opportunity: Employer Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Role:                 Employer Engagement & Partnerships Lead

Location:          Winsford (hybrid working)

Salary:              Approximately £40,000 plus NI and pension contribution

12-Month Secondment Opportunity | September 2026 – August 2027

Are you passionate about building strong relationships with businesses and helping shape the future workforce?

This is an exciting 12-month development opportunity to join the Cheshire and Warrington Careers Hub team, working at the heart of employer engagement across the region. The role is ideal for someone from a business-facing environment who wants to broaden their experience and make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing

Working with employers, schools, colleges and partners, you will:

  • Support the development of future talent pipelines by building and strengthening  relationships with employers and business networks and by connecting education and business across Cheshire and Warrington.
  • Coordinate employer events, communications and networking opportunities.
  • Help develop resources, guidance and support that make it easier for employers to get involved.
  • Gather feedback and insights from employers to improve the Careers Hub offer.
  • Share examples of great employer engagement and celebrate success.

Who This Opportunity Might Suit

You may currently:

  • Work directly with employers, businesses or strategic partners.
  • Lead or coordinate partnerships, stakeholder engagement or business support programmes.

Most importantly, you'll be someone who enjoys building relationships, bringing people together and turning ideas into action.

What You'll Gain

This secondment offers a unique opportunity to:

  • Expand your strategic partnership and stakeholder engagement experience.
  • Build a strong network across education, business and local government.
  • Develop communication, influencing and project coordination skills.
  • Gain experience of regional skills and workforce development priorities.
  • Play a key role in supporting young people and employers across Cheshire and Warrington.

The secondment will also provide opportunities for your employer to benefit from closer links with other employers and with a range of other key agencies.

Funding: Approximately £40,000 plus NI and pension contribution
Location: Hybrid working, based at Wyvern House, Winsford

Next steps:

To discuss this opportunity further please contact grace.sheldon@cheshireandwarrington.com or pat.jackson@cheshireandwarrington.com ASAP and before 4th September

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience, develop new skills and contribute to a programme that connects employers with the workforce of the future