Engagement Lead - Academy - Maternity Cover

La Fosse is an award-winning, employee-owned talent solutions business dedicated to making the tech industry more accessible and inclusive. Our Academy launched in 2019, with a mission to bridge the gap between skilled junior talent and opportunities in tech. We provide a free training course that empowers individuals from diverse backgrounds to become effective leaders in the technology sector.

This Engagement Lead role is a maternity cover position and offers flexibility depending on experience. It can be positioned as a standalone Engagement Lead role, focused purely on delivering a best-in-class Academy experience, or for candidates with prior leadership experience, it can include management responsibility for the wider Academy team.

The role is essential in ensuring we continue to deliver high-quality support and learning experiences to our associates, while driving engagement, community, and outcomes across the Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the engagement strategy for the Academy, ensuring effective communication and connection with students throughout their journey
• Organise and facilitate workshops, events, and networking opportunities that enhance the learning experience and professional development of students
• Monitor student progress and provide ongoing support to drive retention, progression, and successful outcomes
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to understand industry expectations and reflect these within the Academy experience
• Gather feedback from students and alumni to continuously improve the Academy’s offering and support services
• Act as a spokesperson for the Academy at external events, promoting our mission and showcasing success stories

• Proven experience in engagement, education, community management, or a similar role within a tech, learning, or early careers environment
• Ability to build strong relationships and foster meaningful connections with diverse groups, including students, alumni, and internal stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage, inspire, and influence a range of audiences
• Experience designing and delivering events, workshops, or programmes that create impactful learning and development experiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, with the ability to respond to evolving student needs and priorities

For more experienced candidates:

• Experience leading or managing teams, with the ability to provide direction, coaching, and support where required
• Confidence in taking ownership of team performance, engagement outcomes, and overall Academy delivery
• Alignment with La Fosse’s core values of care, ambition, and humility

This maternity cover role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of tech talent. Depending on experience, it can be shaped as either a standalone Engagement Lead role or a broader position with team management responsibility, providing scope to influence both strategy and delivery within a mission-driven, inclusive organisation.

Benefits:

🌴 Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.

🏙️ Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere, whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.

🎿 Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team, our all-company ski trip is open to everyone.

💆 Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge.

🧠 Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.

👶 Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones.

🎉 Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.

🦷 Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.

At La Fosse, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!

🔗 Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and let’s grow together.