Adult Learning Partnerships & Engagement Officer

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of adult learning provision across the College, including Distance Learning programmes
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with employers, partners, and local communities
• Attend and support employer engagement events and community events (a clean driving licence is essential)
• Coordinate enrolment processes and review the compliance of enrolment documentation
• Ensure quality and funding compliance, including Adult Skills Funding requirements (full training provided)
• Work closely with colleagues to meet adult learner recruitment and performance targets
• Assist Heads of Faculties, lecturers, and professional services staff with administrative and operational support throughout the academic year
• Support the development and establishment of new curriculum aligned with local employer and community needs
• Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to promote and grow adult provision
• Contribute to commercial income generation and business development activity

Requirements

• Experience in adult learning, training, business development, or employer engagement
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confidence reviewing documentation and ensuring compliance
• Ability to build productive relationships with employers, partners, and community stakeholders
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-college team
• Good communication skills and the ability to discuss course offer and progression opportunities
• A clean, full driving licence and willingness to attend events across the region
• Experience working within further education or funded provision (desirable)
• Why Choose This Path?
• This is more than an administrative role - it is an opportunity to:
• Play a key part in expanding adult education and community engagement
• Support learners in gaining new skills, qualifications, and career progression
• Contribute to local economic growth by aligning provision to employer needs
• Work in a stable, supportive environment with long-term career prospects
• A role where organisation, partnership-building, and attention to detail directly support lifelong learning and opportunity.
• Grow opportunity. Build partnerships. Support adult success.
• If you're ready to bring your skills to the Adult Learning and Commercial Enterprise team, we would love to hear from you.
• Please note:
• Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.
• Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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Adult Learning Partnerships & Engagement Officer Location: Trowbridge Salary: £26,543 per year Are you a proactive, commercially minded professional with experience in adult learning, employer engagement, or income generation? Do you thrive on building strong partnerships, supporting high-quality provision, and ensuring compliance and performance targets are met? A full-time opportunity has arisen within our Adult Learning and Commercial Enterprise department. This is a dynamic, outward-facing role that combines relationship-building, administration, compliance, and business development - supporting adult learners and employers across Wiltshire.

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