Employer Engagement Specialist (Nexus Team)

22.2 hours per week - flexible working arrangements considered and to be discussed at interview.

Could you make a real difference to young people’s futures?

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Employer Engagement Specialist to join our growing NEXUS In-School Team. This is your chance to help shape the career journeys of young people by connecting them with meaningful work experience opportunities.

Our NEXUS In-School programme has been transforming lives of young people in Kirklees for over 10 years and now operates in Calderdale, Leeds, and Wakefield. Our innovative employability programme gives Key Stage 4 students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through extended work placements with local employers for up to two days a week, whilst studying a reduced number of core GCSEs in school.

Your role will be to build and strengthen relationships with employers across West Yorkshire in order to secure high quality work opportunities for young people which match their vocational interests and aspirations. You will support the wider NEXUS Team to ensure that work placements are safe, supportive and enriching. You will provide excellent customer service to employers, schools, young people and their families.

C+K is a great place to work for anyone seeking employment in a people centred organisation where staff are valued and highly regarded. We offer excellent terms, conditions and benefits to our employees and opportunities for career development and progression.

We would welcome your application if you can demonstrate the following:

• genuine interest in creating opportunities for young people
• proven ability to engage and influence employers
• strong communication and negotiation skills
• drive, resilience and excellent organisational skills
• confidence in use of IT systems, including databases.

Dependant on skills, experience and qualifications, successful applicants may be required to participate in further training to support professional development.

If you are interested and require any further information, please email or call: Sarah Moore, NEXUS In-School Programme Manager sarah.moore@ckcareers.org.uk / 01484 242000 and ask for Sarah Moore.

Information about this vacancy, including job description and personnel specification, application form and equality, diversity and inclusion monitoring form are available to download below in the Downloads related to this page section.

Your completed application form and EDI monitoring form should be returned to C+K HR at recruitment@ckcareers.org.uk

The deadline for returning completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 5 January 2026.

Interviews will take place week commencing 12 January 2026.

We reserve the right to end this advert before the closing date if we receive sufficient interest.

C+K is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.