Who we are:

Activate Learning is a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

About the role: Business Engagement Specialist

The Business Engagement Specialist (BES) team is an exciting team to work for, we work directly with employers to help them grow their talent pipelines. We have a variety of apprenticeships on offer and can help businesses employ an apprentice with us. We also work directly with employers to help them take on T-level students on work placement. Your role will be predominately external facing; working closely with employers through outreach and also following up on various leads and enquiries, however you will also need to work internally with our team of performance coaches, tutors and faculty managers.

You will be based at any of our campuses. Some of the BES team currently adopt a hybrid working pattern and the successful applicant will have the option to work from home for part of the week if they would prefer to do so.

This role will be predominately focused on engaging with businesses across the Oxfordshire/Berkshire region however the successful applicant will need to be adaptable and flexible should the needs of the business change.

You will be engaging with businesses and helping them to solve their recruitment challenges through accessing a pipeline of talent via apprenticeships and T-level placements but also via other means of engagement with our college group.

This is a permanent, part time position (0.6 Pro Rata), with hybrid working available.

What do you need to be a successful Business Engagement Specialist at Activate Learning?

We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator/relationship builder, experienced at working towards targets/KPIs, highly organised and efficient, adaptable and flexible, and interested in working in education.

Sales / engagement experience would be highly beneficial, as would knowledge of apprenticeships and/or T-Levels.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
• An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
• Access to qualified coaches for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
• A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to the Fika and Everymind app
• Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee resource groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend vacancy incentive
• Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.