Learner Engagement Officer - Milton Keynes

Learner Engagement Officer - Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Posted on 16/09/2025

• City Milton Keynes
• Province Buckinghamshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code MK1

Job Description

LT Selection is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client.

We believe that everyone we connect with an employer positively impacts the further education, skills, and employment sector.

Are you passionate about helping people into training and employment?

We're looking for an enthusiastic Learner Engagement Officer to join a values-driven training provider in Milton Keynes. This is a 12-month maternity cover with a strong possibility of becoming permanent.

In this pivotal role, you'll be the friendly face of learner engagement-connecting with referral partners, community groups, and individuals to promote adult skills courses, apprenticeships, and training opportunities across the region.

If you're motivated, community-minded and have experience engaging with learners, we want to hear from you!

Learner Engagement Officer (Northampton)

Contract: Fixed-term (12 months) - Maternity Cover

Location: Northampton (travel within local area expected)

Start Date: September 2025

Potential to become permanent after 12 months

Overview

The Learner Engagement Officer plays a key role in attracting, engaging, and enrolling eligible individuals onto adult education and training programmes. You will promote provision across local communities, build trusted referral partnerships, and guide learners through initial onboarding.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote courses and learning opportunities to individuals aged 19+ across Northampton and surrounding areas.
• Develop strong referral partnerships with JobCentres, community groups, local charities, and employer networks.
• Attend and represent the organisation at job fairs, open days, community events, and partner meetings.
• Conduct 1:1 and small group information sessions to support learner onboarding.
• Use CRM/learner management systems to track engagement activity and learner journeys.
• Work to clear monthly learner start targets aligned to programme funding and contracts.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding and quality referrals.

Requirements

• Previous experience in learner recruitment, community engagement, employer engagement or similar outreach roles.
• Excellent communication and people skills - confident and engaging with diverse groups.
• Highly organised, target-driven and comfortable working autonomously in the community.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel expenses paid).
• Knowledge of adult education, AEB, or apprenticeship funding.
• Experience working within the further education, employability or skills sector.
• Existing relationships with referral partners or community stakeholders in Northampton.

Keyword List
learner engagement, community outreach, learner recruitment, adult education, AEB, apprenticeships, jobcentre partnerships, referral partners, learner onboarding, training promotion, adult skills, FE sector, community engagement, learner starts, Northampton outreach, employability, course promotion, CRM tracking, community events, fixed-term maternity cover, driving licence essential