Skills and Training Consultant

Walsall College; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Walsall is looking for a dedicated Skills and Training Consultant to make a significant impact on education and workforce development. In this role, you will engage with employers to build strong partnerships and promote a wide range of training offerings. Candidates should have educational qualifications to Level 3 or equivalent, with an understanding of apprenticeships and workforce training. This position offers competitive salary, generous leave, and excellent training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

West Midlands Pension Fund enrolment

Up to 29 days annual leave

Free on-site car parking

Outstanding staff training

Health & Wellbeing initiative

Staff incentive schemes

Simply Health care scheme

On site Mental Health First Aiders

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward and recognition scheme

Access to gym, spa & sports clinic

Qualifications

• Experience in engaging with employers to build partnerships.
• Understanding of training needs for businesses.
• Ideal candidates should know apprenticeship and work-based training.

Responsibilities

• Secure and nurture customer relationships.
• Champion educational opportunities offered by the college.
• Engage with employers and identify collaboration opportunities.

Skills

Employer Engagement

Customer Relationship Management

Knowledge of Apprenticeships

Education

Educated to Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a Skills and Training Consultant

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the world of education and workforce development? Walsall College is seeking a dedicated Skills and Training Consultant to join our dynamic team.

In this role, you will be a crucial asset to our Sales & Marketing department, supporting our mission to strengthen customer relationships and showcase the full range of training and services we provide.

As a Skills and Training Consultant, your primary responsibilities will revolve around securing and nurturing customer relationships while championing the comprehensive range of educational opportunities that Walsall College offers.

Key duties will include :

Employer Engagement

You will engage with employers, building strong partnerships, and identifying opportunities for collaboration. Providing them with training to meet the needs of their business.

Increasing brand profile

Helping to elevate the profile of Walsall College, positioning us as a leading institution in the field of education and skills development

We are seeking candidates educated to Level 3 or equivalent, ideally with knowledge of apprenticeship, work based and professional training.

For full specification requirements please refer to the job description.

In return, we offer;

• Competitive salaries.
• Enrolment into the West Midlands Pension Fund (LGPS) with generous employer contributions.
• Up to 29 days annual leave, plus generous additional closure and bank holiday days.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Outstanding staff training and team building programme.
• ZEST; the College’s Health & Wellbeing initiative for our staff.
• Staff incentive schemes including Cycle to Work scheme and ‘Best of Walsall’ discounts.
• Simply Health care scheme.
• On site Mental Health First Aiders.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• State of the art campuses with the latest industry facilities, including our Graduate Salon of Hair and Beauty and on site Little Professors’ Nursery.
• Access to ‘The Hub’ offering a Gym, Spa & Sports Clinic and The Littleton Restaurant.

We are passionate about promoting equality of opportunity and creating a working environment where diversity is recognised and celebrated and everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Our environment is diverse in character and student population. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from Black Minority Ethnic origin and those with a disability.

Walsall College is committed to safeguarding our children and young people / vulnerable adults. We uphold fundamental British Values and expect all our employees to do the same. The post that you will be applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including previous employment checks, online searches and an Enhanced DBS Check. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.