Workforce Development Advisor

Job Description

Regenda is now recruiting a Workforce Development Advisor to work with The Learning Foundry at our offices in the heart of Liverpool city centre.About the roleThe main purpose of this role is to engage with employers to identify opportunities for the placement of Traineeship learners, Apprenticeship opportunities and other relevant training and employment programmes. You will be responsible for securing Apprenticeship, Traineeship, AEB and other training opportunities with new employers to maximise employment opportunities and levy, non-levy, and other relevant income streams for The Learning Foundry (TLF.) You will also maximise contacts to support business growth targets, Apprenticeship, Traineeship, Commercial and other income targets, and account manage stakeholders including employers and partners. The post holder will support with the recruitment of Traineeship, Apprenticeship and AEB learners where needed, ensuring they are signposted and enrolled onto the most appropriate learning pathway.The successful candidate will have experience of providing training, consultancy, recruitment, or related services to businesses. They will also have experience of managing Business to Business (B2B) relationships, as well as possessing a proven track record of meeting KPI targets, either in Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Commercial training and/or Adult Education Budget. The post holder will have experience in developing and maintaining key account management systems and processes, and have commercial skills, including developing sales propositions and proposals. You will exhibit determination and a drive to achieve company targets, while also being able to work as part of a team to achieve departmental objectives. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and can manage their own workload, possess excellent communication skills, have a positive, can do’ attitude, and be able to demonstrate good ICT skills (conversant with Microsoft Office).An enhanced DBS check and full driving license, including access to own transport, is required for this role.About usThe Regenda Group is a great quality, forward thinking housing business, building, managing and maintaining the homes people need. We own or manage around 13,000 properties across the region, including social rented housing, housing for older people, supported housing, private rented property, shared ownership and housing for sale.The Regenda Group is made up of Regenda Homes and its wholly-owned subsidiaries M&Y Maintenance and Construction, Redwing Living, McDonald Property Rentals, Petrus Community, The Learning Foundry, Positive Footprints and Centre 56.Our core purpose is to regenerate places to create opportunities for people.About our peopleWhilst individually our people are unique and diverse, they share one common attribute - they are Regenda People.Regenda People understand what it means to have a business mind and a social heart. Regenda People are committed to lifelong learning, embrace change and thrive on challenges. Regenda People work collaboratively and are motivated by success.And above all, Regenda People live our values and believe in our mission.About our valuesOur values are the operating principles that guide our conduct and our relationship with customers, partners and stakeholders:· Customer focus· High performance· Efficiency and value for money· Teamwork· Ambition and dynamism· Openness and honesty.About our offerRegenda offers a competitive reward package, including a range of salary sacrifice benefits, contributory pension scheme, enhanced annual leave and flexible working options. We believe in coaching, growing and developing our employees, with a wide variety of learning and development opportunities on offer.About applyingThis is a truly fantastic time to join a dynamic and ambitious organisation. If you think you’ve got what it takes to join our team and if you understand what Regenda People are all about, then take action - apply now!Interview / Assessment date: 11 June 2021