Employer Partner Strategist

Employer Partner Strategist at Blossom Academy

Blossom Academy, a leader in education and career development, is looking for a mature, friendly, and upbeat Employer Partner Strategist to join their team in Accra. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in building relationships with employer partners and creating opportunities for Blossom Academy learners in the job market. This position requires excellent communication, multitasking skills, and a proactive approach to relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Employer Partnerships Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to enhance job market opportunities for learners.
• Engage Potential Employers: Identify and engage with potential employers to establish fruitful partnerships and collaborations.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, understanding their workforce needs.
• Collaboration: Work with academic departments to involve employers in curriculum development and experiential learning.
• Workshops and Training: Co-implement leadership skills workshops to support Fellows’ integration into their roles post-training.
• Industry Events: Organize and participate in industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities.
• Promotion: Collaborate with marketing teams to promote success stories and achievements of graduates.
• Negotiation and Structuring: Negotiate partnerships and internships that benefit both learners and employers.
• Market Trend Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and labor market demands to tailor partnership initiatives.
• Program Evaluation: Co-implement the monitoring, evaluation, and learning of fully executed training programs.

Job Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, education, or related field; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• Proven experience in employer relations, business development, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of industry trends and workforce needs.
• Excellent networking, relationship-building, communication, and presentation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with educational institutions or workforce development programs is advantageous.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with the subject line “Employer Partner Strategist.”

Blossom Academy is an equal-opportunity employer, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply.