Learner Recruitment Officer

Position: Learner Recruitment Officer (Permanent)
Learner Engagement Officer

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

Location:

West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield)

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent

Are you passionate about helping adults access education, training, and employment opportunities? This is an exciting opportunity for a Learner Engagement Officer to make a real impact by connecting individuals with programmes that can transform their skills, confidence, and career prospects. If you enjoy working with communities, building partnerships, and supporting learners into meaningful opportunities, this role offers the chance to truly make a difference.

About the Company

Our client is a forward-thinking and values-driven organisation operating within the adult education and employability sector. With a strong focus on social impact, they are dedicated to helping individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into employment or further learning.

The organisation is known for its supportive and collaborative culture, where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, build strong relationships, and develop professionally. They invest in their people by supporting qualifications, encouraging career development, and creating an environment built on trust, flexibility, and purpose.

Why it’s a great organisation to work for:

* A supportive and collaborative team environment

* Opportunities for professional development and qualifications

* A culture that values innovation and new ideas

* The chance to make a genuine impact within communities

* Working within a sector that changes lives through education and employability

About the Job

As a Learner Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in recruiting and engaging adult learners onto Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes across West Yorkshire.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Building and maintaining strong relationships with referral partners and stakeholders, including Job Centres and community organisations

* Identifying and engaging unemployed learners who could benefit from employability and education programmes

* Acting as a key point of contact for learners and partners, providing information, advice, and guidance (IAG)

* Supporting the development and delivery of learner engagement strategies to achieve recruitment targets and KPIs

* Organising and attending community outreach events and engagement activities

* Monitoring engagement activity and producing reports to improve learner outcomes

* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date learner records

* Supporting learners throughout their journey by offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support

* Keeping up to date with sector policies, funding requirements, and programme developments

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, engaging communities, and helping individuals access opportunities that can change their future.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience working within the employability, adult education, or training sector, with a strong passion for learner engagement and community outreach.

You will ideally have:

* An Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) qualification or willingness to work towards one

* Experience with in Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes, employability programmes, or bootcamps

* Proven experience in learner engagement, outreach, or stakeholder relationship management

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

* The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment

* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and general digital literacy

* A good understanding of the adult education and employability sector

Apply Now

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real impact in people’s lives, while working with a supportive organisation that values its people and their development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Learner Engagement Officer and help connect learners across West Yorkshire with opportunities that can transform their future