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Overview
Hours: Full time (37 hours) Lead industry engagement. Drive growth. Shape skills for the future.
This is an exceptional time to join Truro & Penwith College.
We are proud to be National Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2025 and #1 GFE in the South West for apprenticeship achievement. With learner outcomes consistently well above national rates and Ofsted praise for our strong employer collaboration, we are ambitious, outward-facing, and growing our impact across Cornwall and beyond.
We are now seeking a Industry Engagement Manager to lead, strengthen, and expand our employer relationships - playing a pivotal role in apprenticeships, commercial training, work placements, and skills development.
💼 The role This is a senior, high-profile leadership role with real influence. You will:
- Lead and inspire a team of Industry Engagement Consultants and Apprenticeship Advisers
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers and key stakeholders
- Drive apprenticeship recruitment, commercial income, externally funded projects, and mandatory work placements
- Represent the College at regional events, employer forums, and sector networks
- Use labour market insight to influence curriculum development and future provision
You'll be central to strengthening the College's reputation as a trusted, high-performing partner for business.
🎯 What you'll be doing - Leading a results-driven Industry Engagement team
- Managing high-value employer relationships across priority sectors
- Supporting apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps, commercial training, full time students and T-Levels
- Ensuring excellent employer and learner experiences
- Using CRM and data systems to track performance and impact
- Working collaboratively across the College to deliver employer-led solutions
👤 Who we're looking for You'll bring:
- Strong B2B commercial and partnership development experience
- Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver results
- Confidence working at senior and board level
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Drive, ambition, and a passion for education, skills, and economic growth
Experience in apprenticeships, training, or education is desirable - but commercial leadership and employer engagement expertise are essential.
💷 What we offer - Salary: £40,787 per annum
- Up to 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and College closure days
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Relocation package (where applicable)
- Free on-site parking
- A range of on-site benefits and staff discounts
- A leadership role with real autonomy, visibility, and influence
- The chance to work for a nationally recognised, award-winning apprenticeship provider
🌟 Why join us? At Truro & Penwith College, we shape futures, support employers, and drive regional growth. This role offers the opportunity to lead externally, influence strategically, and deliver outcomes that truly matter.
📌 Important information - Curriculum Vitae are not accepted - Application Forms only
- Closing date: 5.00pm, Monday 15 June 2026
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found
- Interviews may be held on a rolling basis
👉 Ready to build powerful partnerships and lead at the forefront of skills and workforce development?
Apply now and be part of our success story at Truro & Penwith College.
