Job Description

Candidate Engagement Manager - Funded Training

Hybrid | London (2 days per week in office)

Salary: 37,500 - 42,500

OTE: 17,500 - 20,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week



I'm recruiting on behalf of a leading national training provider with a strong reputation across funded programmes, including Skills Bootcamps and Adult Skills Fund (ASF) delivery. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, values-driven organisation that puts learner outcomes and quality at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

This role sits within the Training function and leads a Candidate/Client Engagement / Learner Attraction team, responsible for driving high-quality learner starts across funded programmes.

You'll lead from the front, owning your own targets while developing, coaching, and performance-managing a team to achieve collective KPIs. You'll work closely with Marketing, Quality, Funding, and Senior Leadership to shape learner attraction strategy, improve regional engagement, and ensure contractual success.



This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence over growth, performance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver individual and team KPIs focused on learner starts across Skills Bootcamps and ASF programmes Lead, coach, and performance-manage a candidate engagement team Work collaboratively with Marketing to plan and optimise learner attraction campaigns Partner with Quality and Funding teams to ensure delivery meets contractual and regulatory requirements Support budgeting and marketing spend aligned to programme growth and geography Drive continuous improvement, new initiatives, and ad-hoc projects as required
What We're Looking For

Proven experience in candidate attraction, learner engagement, or funded training recruitment Strong leadership capability with experience managing performance and KPIs Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Confident, professional, and highly organised approach Ability to work autonomously while contributing at a leadership level Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable driving change
If you'd like to discuss this role in more detail or explore whether it's the right fit for you, feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.