Job Description

About Total Training Provision:

Total Training Provision is a leading independent training provider delivering high-quality, employer-led Apprenticeships and funded learning opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on supporting individuals and businesses to achieve their potential through outstanding training, tailored support, and sector-specific expertise.

Job Purpose:

To support learners across Adult Education Budget (AEB), Bootcamps, and employability programmes by identifying progression opportunities into employment, education, or further training. The Progressions Officer will lead on employer engagement, destination tracking, and performance against key contractual outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Learner Progression Support:

Develop individualised progression plans aligned with learner career goals. Provide tailored Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG) throughout the learner journey. Support learners to secure sustainable employment, apprenticeships, or further learning opportunities.

Employer Engagement:

Develop and maintain relationships with employers to source progression opportunities including vacancies, placements, and SWAPs. Secure and onboard 3 new employers per month across key sectors. Organise and attend job fairs, employer talks, and events (minimum 4 per month).

Performance & Compliance:

Ensure 100% of progression and destination outcomes are recorded in line with funding rules using PICS and internal systems. Track learner destinations over 6 months with at least a 90% follow-up success rate. Achieve set regional outcomes (e.g. 80-100% interview and employment progression rates from Bootcamps in LCR, Warrington, and Sheffield). Contribute to internal reporting on progression, retention, and job outcome KPIs. Ensure all documentation and learner onboarding is compliant within 4 weeks of start.

Collaboration:

Work closely with Tutors, Skills Coaches, Business Development Managers, and the Compliance Team. Support marketing and business development activity to increase reach and learner engagement. Be responsive to internal and external enquiries, supporting delivery and development teams flexibly.

Quality & Continuous Improvement:

Attend all required team meetings, CPD sessions, one-to-ones, and head office events. Maintain up-to-date labour market intelligence and share insights with curriculum teams. Meet a 97% satisfaction rate from learners and employers. Ensure 100% of CPD activities are completed and logged.

Safeguarding & Data Protection:

Adhere to all safeguarding, confidentiality, and GDPR policies. Ensure all learner information is handled securely and sensitively.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

3 new employers onboarded monthly. 4 job fairs or progression events monthly. 100% interview rate for Bootcamp learners. 80%+ job outcomes post-course (contract dependent). 90% follow-up success over 6 months. 97% learner and employer satisfaction. 100% compliance with PICS data and documentation requirements. Full attendance to all meetings and CPD.

Person Specification:

Essential:

Proven experience in employer engagement or learner progression support. Understanding of the Further Education and employability sector. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong organisational and administrative abilities. Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations and meet performance targets. IT literate with experience using MIS systems such as PICS or similar.

Desirable:

Knowledge of local labour markets in the North West and Yorkshire. Experience working on AEB, Bootcamps or DWP-funded programmes. Relevant IAG qualification (e.g. Level 3 or above).

What We Offer

A dynamic and supportive team environment. Opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary and bonus incentives. The chance to play a key role in shaping employer partnerships nationally.

Living Our Values.

Value In Practice:

Trust Lead with integrity and deliver on commitments. Excellence Hold delivery to high standards across compliance, funding, and quality. Accountability Own outcomes, take responsibility for errors, and correct them rapidly. Collaboration Build strong partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders. Gratitude Recognise learner and team achievements regularly. Innovation Identify and implement improvements to curriculum, systems, and processes.

Total Rewards:

Total Leave - all staff benefit from 25 days annual leave + extra Christmas shopping day + extra day for Birthday + 8 Bank Holidays = Total 35 Days 2 Years' Service - staff who have passed 2 years' service get an additional 2 days leave 5 Years' Service - Staff who have passed 5 years' service get an additional 2 days leave 10 Years' Service - Staff who have passed 10 years' service get an additional 2 days leave Total Work Anniversary - Vouchers for colleagues who reach a work anniversary, 10 for every year reached Total Health - Health Insurance all staff have access to the Westfield Health Plan and an Employee assistance programme Total Fridays - early Finish Fridays. One Friday of every month staff benefit from a 3pm finish Total Welcome - Welcome Box. New starters will receive a welcome box which includes TTP goodies Total Performance - Performance Award - staff can earn vouchers and other prizes for outstanding performance Dress Down Fridays - every Friday staff do not need to wear formal work clothes and can donate 1 to our Charity of the Year Annual Staff Conference - TTP hold an annual staff conference for all staff from across the country to get together Total Ideas - we have a Total Ideas Inbox for staff to submit any ideas that will improve the business Total Extra Mile - Extra Mile Award. Nominations from across the business for any individual that has gone the extra mile in line with TTP Values (monthly) Total CPD - Lots of opportunities to gain new skills and progress within TTP Total Christmas - TTP shuts down for over a week over the festive period so everyone can spend time with their family and friends


If you would like to discuss this role in more detail or need support in applying for this role, please contact our recruitment team on recruitment@total-tp.com


Total Training Provision are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.