Interim Learner Recruitment & Engagement Officer

Reaseheath; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

47 days annual leave including Bank &

Pension scheme 19.8%

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Pluxee rewards

Onsite gym

Starbucks onsite

Local benefits access

Specialist equipment reflecting work

Job summary

Reaseheath College and University Centre is seeking an Interim Learner Recruitment & Engagement Officer to coordinate apprenticeship assessment centres, manage learner engagement activities, and promote apprenticeship opportunities through events and partnerships. The role interfaces with schools, colleges and external agencies to attract learners to programmes.

The successful candidate will have GCSE Maths and English at grade C or equivalent, strong communication and organisational skills, and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills with external and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to drive improvements within the team through communication and internal relationship management.
• Demonstrable evidence of working within work-based learning and/or administrative environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable evidence of overcoming challenges and influencing challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with wider business development team to ensure smooth running of apprentice assessment days.
• Support with open day events as required.
• Coordinate and lead on assessment centres for all eligible apprentice applicants.
• Carry out learner engagement activities with schools, colleges and external agencies to attract learners onto Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Upload and maintain Reaseheath College vacancies on NAS database and follow up on unsuccessful learners.
• Promote NAS vacancies across social media platforms.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Reaseheath College and University Centre is a leading land-based and technical education provider, with a proud history stretching back over 100 years. Our mission is simple: to deliver industry focused, career ready education that transforms lives and supports the future of all our learners – from further education, higher education, apprenticeships and adult courses.

Set in a stunning rural campus near Nantwich in Cheshire, we offer an inspiring place to work, with industry-leading facilities, strong employer partnerships and a clear focus on innovation, sustainability and real-world skills.

Working at Reaseheath

Working at Reaseheath means being part of a supportive, ambitious and values-driven community. Our staff play a vital role in shaping futures, helping our learners develop the skills, confidence and experience they need to succeed in their careers.

We are committed to creating a positive working environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to grow. With opportunities for professional development, strong industry links and a collaborative culture, you can build a rewarding career while making a genuine impact.

Job Title: Interim Learner Recruitment & Engagement Officer

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 8th October 2026

Assessment Centre Date: To be confirmed

The salary advertised is the actual pro rata salary

Overview

Reaseheath College is a forward thinking and dynamic College providing an excellent educational experience to over 4,500 students a year. The Apprenticeship Recruitment team attracts and recruits learners onto apprenticeship programmes, coordinating assessment centres, managing enquiries, and promoting opportunities through events, partnerships, and engagement activities. The team works closely with colleagues, employers, and external organisations to support the growth of the College’s apprenticeship provision.

About the role

Key responsibilities:

• Liaising with the wider business development team members/Skills Coaches to ensure the smooth running of Apprentice assessment days.
• Support with Reaseheath College open day events, as and when required.
• Coordinating and leading on assessment centres for all eligible apprentice applicants.
• Carry out learner engagement activities, liaising with schools, colleges and external agencies to attract and recruit learners onto Apprenticeship opportunities.
• Maximise learner opportunities by uploading and maintaining Reaseheath College vacancies on to the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) database. Including following up all unsuccessful learners recording on a database and matching to alternative employers.
• Liaise with internal colleagues to ensure all Reaseheath Apprenticeship NAS Vacancies are promoted across all social media platforms.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent
• Excellent communication skills at all levels with external and internal stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to drive improvements within the team through communication and internal relationship management.
• Demonstrable evidence of working successfully within the work-based learning and/or administrative environment.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external clients
• Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team.
• Demonstrable evidence of overcoming challenges and influencing challenging situations

We can offer you:

• 47 days annual leave including Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure
• Generous pension scheme with an employer contribution of 19.8%
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pluxee reward scheme
• Free on site gym membership
• Onsite Starbucks along with multiple restaurant and cafe outlets
• Access to a multitude of external benefits through local businesses to the Cheshire area
• Specialist equipment reflecting industry practice

As a College, we actively encourage applications from industry professionals without a teaching qualification, as well as those from qualified teachers. Reaseheath offers a full CPD programme with access to funded qualifications alongside hands on support whilst completing Further Education Training. Industry professionals joining the College in an academic role, will complete their Further Education Training whilst in post.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Reaseheath College is committed to achieving its public sector general equality duty, which is set out in the Equality Act 2010. The College has a clear mission and clear values, which incorporate equality, diversity and inclusion.

The College staff recruitment and selection process, CPD processes, policies and practice are designed to ensure that when employment decisions are made, they are based solely on the skills and qualities required for the position and comply with all relevant employment legislation and best practice standards.

Disability Support

The College is a Disability Confident Employer and will support any reasonable adjustments you require to perform your best during the recruitment process. You can contact the People Services team at [e-mail] should you require any adjustments during either your application or during the assessment centre.

Safer Recruitment Statement

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) makes certain regulated activity (i.e. work with children and/or young people) exempt from the Act and therefore requires individuals seeking to work with these groups to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check with children's barred list, amongst other safer recruitment checks.
Where a post is classed as exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, you will be required to reveal all convictions not classed as 'protected' by the Ministry of Justice guidelines, both spent and unspent.
Any information given will be completely confidential and will be considered in relation to an application for positions to which the Order applies. Please note that certain criminal convictions may affect your eligibility for employment with the college, but having a previous conviction will not automatically bar you from employment. Please refer to the college website for the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
This information is considered sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Act 2018. It will only be used for the purposes of this recruitment exercise and will be safely disposed of after six months if you are not successful in your application for this vacancy.
Other safer recruitment checks that will be carries out during the recruitment process include online checks and prohibition from teaching checks (where relevant).

Reaseheath College and University Centre

Reaseheath College and University CentreReaseheathNantwichCheshireCW5 6DFUnited Kingdom