This role is to recruit clients to Twin ESOL Practitioner programmes, both through the generation of referrals from interested third parties and through motivating individual potential clients to apply for or enrol on a programme. A conscious by-product of this role will be the building or enhancing, then maintaining, of relationships with relevant referral sources based on the medium term target client profiles and programme geographies. The primary relationship focus will be on Public Sector, 3^RD Sector and Commercial providers, plus intensive team-working with Contract Managers trainers and Employment Consultants.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible to own and achieve a high volume weekly target for referring learners onto non-mandatory programmes, willing to undertake business development and recruitment of referral sources as well as learners
• Recruitment of clients onto programmes to meet agreed programme targets, in accordance with eligibility requirements
• Take ownership for all referral source engagement activities associated with client recruitment, including identifying and mitigating risks
• Work with the delivery teams to fully understand each programme, its target clients (eligibility), aims, targets, deliverables, geography and payment systems
• Develop relationships with a broad [portfolio of referral sources, from DWP, Local Government, Education Sector, 3^rd sector and other commercial providers, being very aware of both immediate transactions and potential partnerships
• Implement ongoing contact schedules, planned in advance where possible for maximum scheduling efficiency, to ensure adequate coverage of relevant referral sources
• Negotiate agreements and joint activities with stakeholders, partners and community based links to ensure constant flow of high quality candidates into Twin’s programmes

Education/Qualification desired

• Degree-level education desirable, not essential

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Significant, proven experience of developing productive relationships with third parties at a business level

• Demonstrable ability to interact with senior levels within a variety of organizations required
• Demonstrable ability to motivate and enthuse individual unemployed clients who may lack motivation and/or confidence to secure employment unaided.
• Previous experience of dealing with government departments and/or complex contracting arrangements an advantage
• Knowledge of welfare-to-work within a UK context an advantage
• IT literate and willing to adopt new systems

Additional Information

Salary: £24,000 to £25,500 per annum (depending on experience)
Location:  Greenwich, London ​​​​​​​

Hours: (Full time) Monday- Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + Birthday Day off; Pension contributions; Career development opportunities; Access to wide range of local and national discounts.

In light of Covid-19 Interviews may be undertaken via Microsoft Teams. Following recent developments from COVID 19 you may see a delay in receiving feedback or interviews being scheduled.
We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
Please Note:

The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, where appropriate.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

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