Learner Recruitment Officer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and target-driven Learner Recruitment & Engagement Officer to join a busy training and education team. You will be responsible for engaging with prospective learners, providing high-quality guidance and ensuring applicants are matched and enrolled onto the most appropriate training programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, onboard and enrol learners onto appropriate training programmes, ensuring KPIs and targets are achieved.
• Provide effective Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to applicants, ensuring the right learner is matched to the right programme.
• Complete eligibility, funding and compliance checks and maintain accurate learner records.
• Follow up applicants promptly and refer candidates to alternative provision where appropriate.
• Manage maths and English initial assessments and diagnostics, monitoring completion.
• Develop positive relationships with referral partners and identify new learner recruitment opportunities.
• Attend careers fairs, recruitment events and other engagement activities.

About You

• Experience in learner recruitment, sales, customer engagement, recruitment or a similar target-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with a wide range of people.
• Confident providing guidance and identifying individual needs.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage a busy caseload.
• Comfortable working to KPIs and deadlines.
• Understanding of funding, eligibility and compliance requirements within education or training would be advantageous.
• A proactive, positive and team-focused approach.