Activate Learning are now looking for a Schools Partnership Executive to join the team working across our Surrey colleges. At Activate Learning, we are on a mission to transform lives through our Learning Philosophy, which reflects our culture and way of working. We believe that each and every one of our employees is key to achieving this and by joining us, you will be sharing in this mission.

You will build and maintain effective relationships with our local schools and stakeholders across the education landscape to ensure potential learners are aware of our comprehensive course offer. This will involve attending school assemblies, workshops and career evening events to deliver engaging presentations and widen access to information, advice and guidance that supports learners on their next steps. 

Working with the wider Marketing team and our Faculty teams, you will also develop and promote liaison activities for schools in order to strengthen the partnership and increase applications from these establishments.

This is a permanent, full time role, working 37 hours per week and with the potential to earn up to £27,815 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job share or term time only will also be considered. Please note on your application form your working hours, if part time.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and a great team working ethic, with strong skills in communication both written and verbal, and the ability to deliver engaging and interactive presentations and group sessions. 

You will have experience of working in an educational environment or with young people, with good knowledge of the 14+ education environment. Ideally, you will also have experience of working in liaison with schools and building effective partnerships with key stakeholders. 

What are the benefits of this role?

There really is no limit in terms of your personal growth, development and career by joining one of the largest Education Providers in the UK. You will have a comprehensive development program as part of induction together with peer to peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you up for success.

We offer a buddy system, a digital induction module and a close-knit community of experts and leaders across the Group to support the sharing of best practice and encourage individual growth. We have extensive technology in place to develop digital capability and flexible working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate.

What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group? 

At Activate 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.

We reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, travel subsidies – bus and train, cycle scheme, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.

We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its 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 as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role 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.

If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.