Learner Recruitment Officer

Learner Engagement Officer

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000

Location:

North East (Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, and Durham)

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent

Are you passionate about recruiting learners, building community partnerships, and supporting adults into education and employment? This is a fantastic opportunity for a Learner Engagement Officer to play a key role in learner recruitment, outreach, and enrolment across Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes and skills bootcamps.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with community partners, job centres, and local organisations to identify and engage adults who can benefit from education, employability training, and vocational learning opportunities. If you enjoy relationship building, community outreach, and helping individuals access life-changing education, this role offers both meaningful impact and strong career development within the Adult Education and Employability sector.

About the Company

You will be joining a forward-thinking and values-driven training provider operating at the heart of Adult Education, Employability, and Skills provision. The organisation delivers high-quality Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes, employability training, and skills bootcamps designed to support adults into sustainable employment, further learning, and career progression. Employees are part of a collaborative and supportive culture where innovation, autonomy, and partnership working are actively encouraged.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on social impact, learner success, and professional development.

What you can expect:

* A supportive and inclusive working environment

* Opportunities to gain professional qualifications such as IAG

* Ongoing training and career development

* A culture built on trust, flexibility, and collaboration

* The opportunity to make a real difference within local communities

* Recognition of staff contributions and learner success

This is an organisation that genuinely believes education can transform lives, and invests in the people who help deliver that mission.

The Role

As a Learner Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in learner recruitment, learner engagement, and enrolling adults onto funded Adult Education Budget (AEB) courses and skills bootcamps.

You will develop strong partnerships with community organisations, Job Centres, and referral partners, helping to identify and recruit individuals who can benefit from adult education and employability programmes.

Key responsibilities include:

* Recruiting learners and promoting AEB courses and employability programmes

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

* Identifying and engaging unemployed or under-employed adults who can benefit from education and training

* Supporting the enrolment process and learner onboarding

* Acting as a key point of contact for learners, providing Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG)

* Supporting the delivery of learner recruitment campaigns and engagement strategies

* Organising community outreach activities, recruitment events, and learner engagement sessions

* Monitoring recruitment activity and reporting against monthly learner recruitment targets and KPIs

* Maintaining accurate learner records and enrolment data

* Supporting learners throughout their journey by providing guidance, encouragement, and signposting support

* Keeping up to date with AEB funding rules, policies, and adult education requirements

This role combines learner recruitment, community outreach, stakeholder engagement, and adult education support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with both people and partners.

Ideal Candidate

You will be a confident communicator who thrives on building partnerships and helping adults access education and employment opportunities.

Essential

* Experience working within Adult Education, Employability, or Skills Training

* Experience in Learner Recruitment, Learner Engagement, Outreach, or Enrolling learners onto courses

* Knowledge of Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes or skills bootcamps

* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement…