Learner Engagement Consultant
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,310 to £24,927 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Support |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 October 2025 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, ne4 7sa |
| Company: | NCG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | NCG0000808_1759239033 |
Summary
Learner Engagement Consultant
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The aim of the role is to recruit, select and match candidates for local apprenticeship opportunities, the Learner Engagement Consultant will be expected to source suitable candidates using a variety of different recruitment methods, they'll conduct 121 interviews and be expected to speak directly with employers to process new vacancy requests, introduce applicants, organise interviews and process new Apprenticeship starts.
The Learner Engagement Consultant will engage with a diverse client base, they'll have strong communication and interpersonal skills. They will be the initial point of contact for our employer partners and future apprentices and as such will need to build strong working relationships with employer contacts at all levels. They take responsibility for a portfolio of new apprenticeship vacancies, sourcing, assessing and selecting suitable candidates using a variety of methods to place apprentice candidates into sustainable employment.
The post holder will have experience of working in a fast paced target driven environment. The candidate must have exceptional communication skills and be confident in presenting to large audiences such as Newcastle College students, they'll have excellent time management skills and be confident in prioritising.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage Recruitment Initial Assessments
- Source and book one to one candidate interview
- Coordinate the recruitment process for pre-assigned apprenticeship vacancies
- Actively identify opportunities to grow learner recruitment services
- Identify and attend events aimed at young people or those within priority target groups
- Follow up on enquiries in a timely fashion
- Develop effective working relationships within key 3rd party learner providers
- Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
- Work effectively with the customer facing Business Consultants to meet employer requirements
- Liaise with Newcastle College marketing department on relevant promotional materials
- Identify and develop opportunities for learner recruitment within hard to reach target groups
- Assist in the production of presentation materials used by the Business Consultant team
- Other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the line manager
- Ensure compliance of all administrative processes and system used throughout the apprenticeship recruitment process
- Accountable for personal KPI's and objectives
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website - Our Benefits
NCG VALUES
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website - Values and Strategy
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