Senior Learner Engagement Manager. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

S Knights Recruitment; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected training provider in West Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Learner Engagement Manager to lead a regional engagement team. The role involves maximising learner participation and developing partnerships with local authorities and employers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in learner engagement and leadership experience. This position offers a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Ongoing CPD

Leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background in learner engagement, employability, or apprenticeship recruitment.
• Proven track record of hitting sales, learner start, or apprenticeship enrolment targets.
• Leadership or team management experience within a training environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a regional engagement team to maximise learner participation.
• Oversee the recruitment and engagement strategy for multiple Bootcamp cohorts.
• Develop new partnerships with referral agencies and employer networks.
• Drive performance to meet ambitious engagement targets.
• Monitor data and report on learner conversion and outcomes.

Skills

Learner engagement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Senior Learner Engagement Manager

Location: West Yorkshire (Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax)

Salary: £45,000 £50,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hybrid

Looking to take the next step in your career within learner engagement and adult skills? Join a respected training provider where your leadership and drive will directly influence learner success and programme growth.

About the Company

This organisation is known for its learner-first ethos and innovative approach to delivering Skills Bootcamps and Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programmes. Working with employers, local authorities, and community networks, they are transforming lives through skills and employment. In return for your expertise, you ll receive hybrid working flexibility, ongoing CPD, and the opportunity to lead a dynamic, high-performing team.

The Role

As the Senior Learner Engagement Manager, you ll lead and mentor a regional engagement team to maximise learner participation and progression.

Your role will include:

• Overseeing the recruitment and engagement strategy for multiple Bootcamp cohorts.
• Developing new partnerships with referral agencies, local authorities, and employer networks.
• Driving performance to meet ambitious engagement and start targets.
• Monitoring data and reporting on learner conversion and outcomes.
• Working closely with operations and delivery managers to ensure seamless learner experiences.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in learner engagement, employability, or apprenticeship recruitment.
• Proven track record of hitting sales, learner start, or apprenticeship enrolment targets.
• Leadership or team management experience within a training environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the region.
• Desirable: Experience with Bootcamps, ASF, or other government-funded programmes.
• Desirable: Understanding of local labour market needs in West Yorkshire.

Apply Now

If you re an inspiring leader ready to drive learner success and help shape the future of skills in West Yorkshire. Apply today and take the next step in your career journey!