Learner Recruitment Executive – Skills Sector

Learner Recruitment Executive – Skills Sector
Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Central London office)
Salary: £26000-£31000 per annum
On-Target Earnings (OTE): £8000-£10000
Contract Type: Permanent
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About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a national training provider that delivers high-quality apprenticeships, skills bootcamps, and professional development programmes across the UK. As the training division continues to expand, particularly in IT, Digital, and professional sectors, a dynamic Learner Recruitment Executive is now sought to lead and evolve the learner engagement function.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for building and managing a team dedicated to attracting, engaging, and progressing candidates into private training and skills programmes.
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About the Organisation
With over 20 years of experience, the organisation is a multi-award-winning national provider, specialising in IT, Digital, and professional apprenticeships, recruitment, and training. Supporting over 12,000 learners per year, their mission is to drive long-term career development, bridge the digital skills gap, and create lasting social impact by putting people at the heart of everything they do.
The company has been recognised nationally for its training excellence, employer satisfaction ratings, and strong learner outcomes.
Through their network, they deliver a complete training solution, equipping learners with the skills needed to thrive and empowering businesses to build future-ready workforces.
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Position Overview
The role involves maintaining and building relationships with potential Bootcamp and Adult Education Budget (AEB) candidates, screening them for eligibility and suitability, and supporting them onto training programmes. Duties will include CV consultations, online webinars, one-to-one career advice, and candidate engagement via phone, email, and face-to-face meetings. You will also support learner retention until successful completion and employment outcomes.
This is a target-focused engagement role suited to individuals passionate about supporting learner progression and driven by achieving KPIs.
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Role-specific responsibilities:
• Achieve KPI activity including webinars, calls, meetings, and programme starts.
• Manage candidate relationships to the highest standard.
• Source candidates from multiple resources.
• Screen candidates for eligibility and suitability for programmes.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the selection process.
• Deliver webinars and conduct one-to-one career advice sessions.
• Conduct service calls to support candidates and assist with retention.
• Provide accurate forecasting of candidate numbers and pipelines.
• Maintain an accurate database of prospects and record activity in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the marketing team regarding campaigns and lead generation.
• Ensure compliance with all processes and procedures.
• Support team members and contribute to overall company objectives.
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Candidate Requirements
Essential Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Professional approach to working with a diverse range of candidates.
• Approachable, motivational, and solutions-oriented.
• High level of drive and determination to succeed.
• Ability to influence others positively.
• Experience working to targets, deadlines, and processes.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience within work-based learning, education, or private training.
• Experience in resourcing or customer-facing sales roles.
General Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Highly motivated, personable, adaptable, and commercially astute.
• A team player with a flexible approach to work.
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All roles are subject to DBS checks as part of the organisation's safer recruitment process and its commitment to safeguarding learners and staff.
For more information, please contact Simon Atkins on 07894 752230 or 0191 3000513