Job Description
Adult Learning Partnerships & Engagement OfficerLocation: TrowbridgeSalary: £26,543 per yearAre 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.What We Offer??
Salary: £26,543 per year??? Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year?? Outstanding BenefitsLocal Government Pension Scheme a strong, secure foundation for your futureGenerous Holiday Entitlement 30 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidaysCollege closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closureEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial supportFree On-Site Gyms available across multiple campusesLifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisureCycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying activeProfessional Development training and career progression opportunitiesAdditional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entryA varied and rewarding role with excellent benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing.What Youll DoSupport all aspects of adult learning provision across the College, including Distance Learning programmesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with employers, partners, and local communitiesAttend and support employer engagement events and community events (a clean driving licence is essential)Coordinate enrolment processes and review the compliance of enrolment documentationEnsure quality and funding compliance, including Adult Skills Funding requirements (full training provided)Work closely with colleagues to meet adult learner recruitment and performance targetsAssist Heads of Faculties, lecturers, and professional services staff with administrative and operational support throughout the academic yearSupport the development and establishment of new curriculum aligned with local employer and community needsEngage with both internal and external stakeholders to promote and grow adult provisionContribute to commercial income generation and business development activityWhat Youll BringExperience in adult learning, training, business development, or employer engagementStrong organisational skills with excellent attention to detailConfidence reviewing documentation and ensuring complianceAbility to build productive relationships with employers, partners, and community stakeholdersA collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross-college teamGood communication skills and the ability to discuss course offer and progression opportunitiesA clean, full driving licence and willingness to attend events across the regionExperience 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 engagementSupport learners in gaining new skills, qualifications, and career progressionContribute to local economic growth by aligning provision to employer needsWork in a stable, supportive environment with long-term career prospectsA role where organisation, partnership-building, and attention to detail directly support lifelong learning and opportunity.? Grow opportunity. Build partnerships.
Support adult success.If youre ready to bring your skills to the Adult Learning and Commercial Enterprise team at Wiltshire College & University Centre, 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.Safer RecruitmentWiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.Closing date: 23rdJune 2026Shortlist date: 24 th June 2026Interview date: TBCTPBN1_UKTJ