Programme Sales & Admissions Specialist (L&D Fellowship)_ Volunteer

Role Profile: Programme Sales & Admissions Specialist (L&D Fellowship) - Volunteer Programme Association: Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP) Organisation: Quilombo UK (Registered Community Interest Company & Accredited Training Establishment) Role Type: Part-time | Volunteer Placement with Integrated Professional Development Scholarship + Performance Reward Commitment: 12 hours per week (Structured as two 6-hour shifts) Duration: Minimum 16-week commitment Location: Remote (UK-Wide) Reporting to: Director of Sales & Admissions . About Quilombo UK Quilombo UK is a dedicated registered Community Interest Company (CIC) and a registered training establishment on a mission to close the "UK Professional Experience Gap." We provide ambitious international professionals, career pivoters, and graduates with the practical work experience, soft-skills development, and strategic mentoring they need to successfully step into UK corporate careers. Role Summary Are you an ambitious communicator, a career changer looking to break into corporate sales/recruitment, or an international graduate (MSc/MBA) wanting to build a high-performance commercial CV in the UK? We are seeking a motivated, empathetic Volunteer Programme Sales & Admissions Specialist to join our remote team. In this target-driven role, you will manage our warm candidate pipeline and lead consultative 1-on-1 enrollment sessions for prospective participants looking to join our flagship Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP). Rather than a standard, low-responsibility voluntary placement, we offer an exceptional, structured two-way professional value exchange : in return for your dedication and pipeline closures, we invest heavily in your personal development by gifting you our fully accredited, premium career-transition curriculum, backed by real performance honorariums and a verifiable director's recommendation. . The Value Exchange (What We Offer You) The L&D Scholarship (Value £400): We completely waive your enrolment fees for our premium, CPD-certified Enhanced Professional Development Programme (ePDP) . You will receive professional CV restructuring, AI interview simulations, monthly Skills Audits, and live career coaching entirely free of charge. Accredited CPD Hours: Upon successful graduation, you will be awarded a formal Certificate of Practical Competency carrying 100 accredited CPD hours , giving you an institutional-grade, industry-recognised credential on your CV. Enrollment Performance Reward (Option B): To support your development and directly recognise your commercial impact on our organisation, we provide a £25 performance honorarium for every candidate you successfully onboard into the programme. This reward is unlocked and processed as soon as the participant’s first monthly contribution successfully clears. Director's Endorsement & Reference: Upon successful completion of your 16-week tenure, our Director will write a personalized, metrics-driven recommendation on your LinkedIn profile, certifying your exact performance, CRM proficiency, and pipeline conversion data to show future employers. Supportive Onboarding: We provide a structured, 4-week ramp-up period with direct mentorship to build your confidence and sales skills before you manage any pipelines independently. . Key Responsibilities As a professional environment reflecting corporate standards, you are expected to treat this placement as you would a paid engagement: Attendance & Commitment: Engage in work-based activities for the full 16-week duration, committing to 12 hours per week (structured as two scheduled 6-hour shifts, with training times occurring strictly between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM as per your onboarding timetable). Admissions Consulting: Lead warm, consultative 1-on-1 Google Meet enrollment sessions with pre-screened candidates to explain our curriculum, structures, and outcomes. Pipeline Management: Use our MeisterTask CRM and Google Workspace tools to systematically organize, update, and manage your incoming applications. Agreement Walkthroughs: Walk candidates through our simple programme contract and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), answering questions with professional confidence and poise. Fintech Setup: Assist candidates in completing their recurring Direct Debit mandates via GoCardless during live enrolment sessions. KPI Delivery: Consistently work toward a highly calibrated, confidence-building target of 5 successful enrolments per week to keep your pipeline healthy. Who We Are Looking For The Career Changer: Anyone wanting to transition into recruitment, consultative closing, business development, or account management. The Empathetic Communicator: Natural relationship-builders with strong verbal and written English skills who enjoy active outbound calling and warm video consultations. The Metrics-Driven Professional: Individuals who want to build a high-performance CV backed by real, verifiable commercial data (e.g., conversion rat