Learner Engagement Consultant

Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, Co; North East; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

2pm finish on a Friday

Free on-site parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Derwentside College in the North East is seeking a Learner Engagement Consultant to join the Apprenticeship and Business Development Team. You will engage with learners and employers, promoting apprenticeship opportunities and guiding applicants from initial enquiry through enrolment.

The role is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week) with regional travel. Starting salary is up to £25,558, and a flexible working arrangement including hybrid options is available.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in learner or employer engagement.
• Ability to travel regionally and work flexibly.
• DBS Enhanced Disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Promote apprenticeship opportunities and manage enquiries.
• Support learners from initial enquiry to enrolment.
• Collaborate with employers, curriculum teams and partners to secure placements.
• Provide high-quality administrative support to learner records and enrolment documentation.

Skills

Learner engagement

Relationship building

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

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 22 November 2026

Derwentside College is one of the region’s leading colleges, recognised for delivering exceptional learner and employer experiences. We work in partnership with employers across a wide range of sectors to create opportunities that support skills development, workforce growth and career progression.

As part of our ambitious and innovative Apprenticeship and Business Development Team, you will play a key role in helping learners take the next step in their careers whilst supporting employers to attract and develop future talent. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners, businesses and communities across the North East, working within a forward-thinking college that is committed to unlocking potential and creating opportunities for all.

What you will do?

Derwentside College’s Business Development Team is dynamic, ambitious and learner focused, placing outstanding learner and employer experiences at the heart of everything we do. As a successful Learner Engagement Consultant, you will be passionate about engaging with people, building relationships and supporting individuals to access life-changing opportunities through apprenticeships and industry placements.

You will play an instrumental role in promoting apprenticeship opportunities, supporting learners from initial enquiry through to enrolment and onboarding, and working closely with employers, curriculum teams and external partners to secure positive outcomes. Alongside your learner and employer engagement responsibilities, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure learner records, compliance processes and enrolment documentation are maintained accurately and efficiently. With excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability and a proactive approach, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, building positive relationships and helping to deliver an outstanding learner journey from start to finish.

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
• Automatic entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 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.

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 [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: Sunday, 22nd November 2026

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received.