Training & Employment Advisor

We are seeking a dynamic Training & Employment Advisor to join our team at Good Works Bromley. In this role, you will collaborate with the Bromley Good Works Project Manager to develop a high-quality training program in partnership with Bromley Jobcentre Plus. Your primary focus will be supporting DWP Universal Credit customers, working closely with DWP Work Coaches and the College Skills Team. You will deliver independent career guidance and training, ensuring successful learning and job outcomes., Collaborative Work:
Work with DWP and candidates to expand training opportunities, including running training programs, workshops, sector-based initiatives, and securing employment and apprenticeship placements.
- Employer Engagement:
Engage with regional employers to identify job opportunities aligned with our training programs, aiming to secure interviews and employment for our learners.
- Training Delivery:
Plan, organize, and conduct training workshops and sessions, create engaging content, deliver effective presentations, and assess participant progress., Develop and maintain relationships with external organizations
- Engage with key stakeholders for effective marketing
- Identify and promote courses to learners and referral sources
- Market course provisions and generate leads
- Interview potential learners, provide guidance, and keep records
- Conduct initial assessments and communicate support requirements
- Maintain learner tracking details and coordinate with tutors and assessors
- Develop relationships with employers to secure employment opportunities for post-qualification students
- Promote services and identify employment opportunities through local partnerships
- Respond to client inquiries and provide necessary support
- Attend promotional events and represent the company
- Maintain learner contact during training and handle disciplinary issues
- Complete recruitment documentation accurately and timely
- Communicate effectively with staff about daily activities
- Uphold company values and expected behaviors
- Promote equal opportunities and diversity
- Comply with Safeguarding, Prevent, and Health and Safety Policies
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Strong communication skills at all levels
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated
- Proven customer service skills
- Experience in sales and marketing, including cold calling
- Administrative experience
- Full UK driving license and ability to travel within and occasionally outside the region
- Proficiency in IT skills

The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa £65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.

The benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2 additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff). There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. You will have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations