Employer lead

The

Employer Lead

will play a pivotal role in driving strategic partnerships and aligning WGO’s initiatives with the evolving job market. This role involves identifying emerging employment trends, understanding skill demands across regions and sectors, and building long-term collaborations with leading employers and industry bodies. The ultimate goal is to leverage these partnerships to

train, place, and support students

, ensuring strong employment outcomes and contributing to WGO’s mission.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategic Market Engagement

Study the job market across regions to identify emerging trends, in-demand roles, and required skills.

Develop a

strategic roadmap

to achieve WGO’s goals through the employer engagement channel.

Partnership Development

Establish strategic partnerships with

top employers

in WGO’s priority sectors :

Retail, Healthcare, BFSI, ITES, Automotive, Beauty & Wellness, and Hospitality.

Forge collaborations with

Sector Skill Councils

(e.g., NASSCOM, CII, RASCI, Healthcare SSC, BFSI Council).

Form and lead an

Industry Advisory Council

in each sector to guide skill development initiatives and program design.

Program Design & Implementation

Leverage employer and industry partnerships to :

Curate, upgrade, digitize, and validate training content.

Facilitate student training and placement.

Design and implement

pilot programs

with partners to validate models and scale successful initiatives.

Skills & Experience :

10–15 years

of experience in business development, with

5–7 years

in the

staffing or talent solutions sector

Strong professional network across India with connections to key employers in target domains.

Proven ability to

initiate, build, and grow strategic accounts

and partnerships.

Awareness of

current job market trends

and emerging skill requirements.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

skills.

Strategic and innovative thinker with a

problem-solving, hands-on approach

Familiarity with the

EdTech and vocational training ecosystem

Willingness to

travel across India

and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.