Job Title: Director of Business and Employer EngagementLocation: BirminghamSalary: Circa £75,000Job type: Permanent, Full-timeThe University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region''s skills needs.The University''s mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.The Role:The University is seeking an exceptional and strategic leader to join our senior team as Director of Business and Employer Engagement. This is a transformative role, central to delivering our institutional ambitions around employability, commercial training, and impactful industry collaboration. You will shape and lead a university-wide strategy that strengthens our partnerships with employers, enhances student outcomes, and drives innovation in business engagement.In this role, you will:Develop and implement a comprehensive employer engagement strategy aligned with University goals.Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, industry bodies, and regional economic partners.Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, funding, and