Salary: £35,000 – £40,000
Location: East Midlands (Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, Nottingham)
Looking to step into a role where you can lead engagement strategy and directly influence employment outcomes? This is an opportunity to take ownership of learner recruitment across the East Midlands and drive meaningful change through education and skills.
The Organisation
You’ll be joining a well-established training provider with a strong presence in the adult education and employability space. Their programmes are designed to equip individuals—particularly those out of work or seeking a career change—with the practical skills and confidence needed to succeed.
They are known for their strong community partnerships and consistent learner outcomes, working closely with job centres, local organisations, and employer networks. The environment is collaborative, target-driven, and focused on continuous improvement.
Why join:
* Lead and shape regional learner engagement strategy
* Work within a supportive, high-performing team
* Be part of a provider committed to real employment outcomes
* Access ongoing professional development and progression opportunities
The Role
As a Learner Engagement Manager, you will be responsible for driving learner recruitment performance across the East Midlands, ensuring a strong and consistent pipeline into AEB and employability programmes.
You’ll balance strategic oversight with operational delivery, managing relationships, performance, and engagement activity across the region.
Key responsibilities:
* Develop and implement learner recruitment strategies across Derby, Leicester, Lincoln, and Nottingham
* Manage learner pipelines and track performance against targets
* Build and maintain partnerships with job centres, community organisations, and referral networks
* Lead outreach initiatives to engage unemployed and hard-to-reach individuals
* Ensure compliance with AEB funding and eligibility requirements
* Monitor engagement data, reporting, and conversion rates
* Support and guide learner engagement staff where required
Ideal Candidate
You are an experienced engagement professional with a strong understanding of the employability or adult education landscape.
You will bring:
* Proven experience in learner recruitment, engagement, or employability outreach
* Knowledge of Adult Education Budget (AEB) programmes
* Experience managing regional or multi-site engagement activity
* Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills
* Ability to analyse performance and drive improvements
* Leadership experience or the ability to step into a strategic role
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead a regional engagement function and make a measurable impact on people’s lives, this is your opportunity. Apply today and help shape pathways into employment across the East Midlands
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year