Adult Learning - Partnerships & Engagement Officer

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days

College closure and wellbeing days, 2‑

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free On-Site Gyms

Lifestyle Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Professional Development and career

Additional staff perks and discounts

Job summary

Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an Adult Learning - Partnerships & Engagement Officer to join our friendly Adult Learning and Commercial Enterprise team. You’ll work with employers, community groups, learners and colleagues across the College to create and deliver opportunities for adults.

No prior knowledge required—training will be provided. You’ll be organised, approachable and good with people, with a willingness to get involved and travel around Wiltshire to build

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving licence is essential.
• Experience of further education or funded training would be great, but it isn't essential.
• Organised, friendly and good with people; able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Work with employers and local organisations to understand training needs.
• Build relationships with partners and communities.
• Attend employer and community events across Wiltshire.
• Help people enrol onto courses.
• Check paperwork and ensure accuracy.
• Support funding and compliance requirements.
• Help the team meet learner recruitment targets.
• Support lecturers, Heads of Faculties and other College teams.
• Develop new courses and training opportunities.
• Promote our adult learning offer to employers, communities and potential learners.
• Support new business and income opportunities.
• Connect people, employers and learning opportunities.

Job description

Love working with people? Great at keeping things organised? Want to make a real difference?

Were looking for an Adult Learning - Partnerships & Engagement Officer to join our friendly Adult Learning and Commercial Enterprise team.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. Youll work with employers, community groups, learners and colleagues across the College to help create and deliver great opportunities for adults across Wiltshire.

You dont need to know everything about adult learning or funding already well give you the training you need. What matters most is that youre organised, approachable, good with people and happy to get stuck in.

What We Offer

Salary: £26,543 per year

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Location: Trowbridge Campus

Outstanding Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days, including a 2-week paid Christmas closure
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free On-Site Gyms
• Lifestyle Discounts
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Professional Development and career progression
• Additional staff perks and discounts

What Youll Do

Youll help us make sure our adult learning offer works well, reaches the right people and continues to grow.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Working with employers and local organisations to understand what training they need
• Building great relationships with our partners and communities
• Going to employer and community events across Wiltshire
• Helping people enrol onto courses
• Checking paperwork and making sure everything is correct
• Supporting funding and compliance requirements
• Helping the team meet learner recruitment targets
• Supporting lecturers, Heads of Faculties and other College teams
• Helping us develop new courses and training opportunities
• Promoting our adult learning offer to employers, communities and potential learners
• Supporting new business and income opportunities

In short, youll help connect people, employers and learning opportunities.

What kind of person are we looking for?

You may already have experience in adult learning, training, education, business development or employer engagement, although this isnt essential.

What matters most is that youre someone who:

• Is friendly, confident and approachable
• Enjoys talking to different people and building relationships
• Is organised and good at keeping on top of things
• Has a good eye for detail
• Is comfortable checking information and paperwork
• Can work on your own but also enjoys being part of a team
• Is confident explaining courses and opportunities to others
• Likes solving problems and getting things done
• Is happy travelling around Wiltshire for meetings and events

A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

Experience of further education or funded training would be great, but it isn't essential.

Why this role matters

Adult learning can change lives.

The work you do could help someone gain a qualification, learn a new skill, find a better job, change career or simply give them the confidence to try something new.

Youll also help local employers find the skills they need and help communities across Wiltshire access the learning and opportunities available to them.

So while theres plenty of admin involved, this isnt just an office job.

Its a chance to meet people, build partnerships, come up with new ideas and help make things happen.

Closing date: 24/09/26

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.