Learner Engagement Consultant

Permanent, full-time post (working 35 hours per week) | Salary: up to £25,558

Location: Derwentside College, regional travel will be required as part of the role

Closing Date: Sunday 08 March 2026

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its learner and employer satisfaction.  We are an ambitious organisation, and as a significant provider of apprenticeship and adult learning programmes, we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers. 

Derwentside College’s Adult Learning team have developed long-standing relationships with a range of leading employers across a variety of employment sectors throughout the North East.  As such, we are fortunate to be working alongside some of the region’s largest employers, providing training and recruitment support for workforce development.

What you will do?

Derwentside College’s Adult Learning team is dynamic and innovative, placing our learners and employers at the heart of what we do.  To be a successful Learner Engagement Officer, you will have a proven track record in sales and/or recruitment, which will support you in playing an instrumental role in the College’s strategy for growth.  With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and with the self-motivation to find new learners, you will work with both new and existing stakeholders to manage relationships to a very high standard.  You will also be results driven with the ability to work under pressure to meet targets, as well as having a strong business acumen and a high level of personal integrity. 

What’s in it for you?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (31 days on entry, rising to 36 after 5 years service)
• Flexible working – including a hybrid working arrangement and a 2pm finish on a Friday
• Christmas closure days
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Annual staff wellbeing days
• Continuous professional development
• Free on-site parking

This is a permanent, full time post (working 35 hours per week).  Regional travel will be required as part of the role; therefore, use of your own transport, a current valid driving licence and business insurance is essential.  Starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of experience. 

If you would like to discuss the posts in more detail, please contact Heather Harrop, Head of Adult and Community Learning heather.harrop@derwentside.ac.uk

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure. 

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.  If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 8th March 2026

Please return completed application forms to hr@derwentside.ac.uk

No Agencies.

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received.  If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

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