Purpose of the Role
The Progression Officer is a key member of the team, responsible for delivering impactful career advice, tracking learner progress, and ensuring our learners are fully supported to upskill and access meaningful employment or further training.
The role requires a proactive and empathetic professional who understands the importance of social mobility and thrives in a community-focused, learner-first environment. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders—from learners and employers to internal teams and partner agencies—to ensure learners succeed during and after their programmes with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality careers advice, Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG), and personalised progression planning to learners.
- Support learners with CV writing, interview techniques, and job application processes.
- Provide pastoral and aftercare support for up to six months following course completion.
- Track where learners progress to including employment, further training, or volunteering destinations.
- Compile accurate, evidence-based reports to meet internal KPIs and external funding requirements
- Build positive working relationships with learners, employers, tutors, mentors, and work-based supervisors.
- Engage with referral agencies and partner organisations to support learner pathways.
- Attend networking and partnership events to develop new opportunities.
- Coordinate and deliver jobs clubs to support people into work.
-Attend careers fairs and open evenings.
Essential Experience
- Experience sourcing and securing work experience, interviews and employment opportunities.
- Experience in supporting others
- Experience using digital platforms for case management and tracking.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices.
- Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to negotiate and influence employers.
Desirable Experience
- Experience developing individual progression plans to support people into employment.
- Proven record of providing high-quality IAG to both learners and employers.
- Careers Guidance or IAG qualification (minimum Level 2 or willingness to work towards).
- Knowledge of relevant education and safeguarding policies.
- Experience coordinating and delivering learner-focused events/workshops.
Key Skills & Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication, organisational, and time management skills.
- A passion for working with and supporting learners to reach their potential.
- Ability to reflect, adapt, and generate creative solutions to learner barriers.
- Professional, positive, and approachable demeanour.
Other Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
- Ability to travel across delivery sites and employer locations.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including several open evenings throughout the year.
Location
Fishwick Street, Rochdale, OL165NA (With travel around the surrounding areas)
Salary Band
£25,000- 27,000 + Commission (subject to experience)
Contract Type
Full-time, Permanent
Hours
Mon- Thurs (09:00-17:30) Friday (09:00-16:30)
Benefits
-33 days pro rata annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
-Auto-enrolled pension scheme
-Life Assurance at 2 times your annual salary rate
-Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities
-Company events
-Company pension
-Employee discount
-Health & wellbeing programme
-Referral programme
-Sick pay
How to Apply
For an application form please email reception@rochdaletraining.co.uk
For an informal discussion, contact Mark Whittaker at 01706 631 417.
The approximate start date is July 2025, subject to enhanced DBS.
Deadline
Monday 23rd June, 12:00
Safeguarding
Rochdale Training is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and vulnerable individuals. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check and reference checks before employment.
