Role Overview

Develop and manage relationships with new and existing employer partners
Promote apprenticeship programmes and workforce development solutions to businesses across a range of sectors
Identify employer recruitment needs and create apprenticeship opportunities
Conduct employer meetings, presentations, and networking activities to generate new business opportunities
Provide employers with advice and guidance on apprenticeship funding, compliance, and programme requirements
Maintain regular contact with employer partners to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention
Work collaboratively with delivery and curriculum teams to align apprenticeship provision with employer demand
Meet agreed employer engagement and apprenticeship vacancy targets
Source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, schools, colleges, careers events, and community engagement activities
Screen applicants through interviews, assessments, and suitability checks
Match candidates to employer vacancies and apprenticeship programmes
Support candidates throughout the recruitment process, including CV development, interview preparation, and onboarding
Manage apprenticeship vacancies and applicant tracking systems to ensure accurate and timely records
Coordinate interviews between employers and candidates
Ensure recruitment activities are compliant with safeguarding, equality, diversity, and data protection requirements
Monitor recruitment performance and conversion rates against targets
Build relationships with schools, colleges, job centres, community organisations, and careers services to generate candidate referrals
Attend careers fairs, employer events, networking opportunities, and apprenticeship promotional activities
Act as an ambassador for the organisation and apprenticeship programmes
Maintain accurate records within CRM and learner management systems
Produce reports on employer engagement activities, vacancies, recruitment outcomes, and pipeline performance
Ensure all recruitment and onboarding documentation is completed accurately and within required timescales
Stay up to date with apprenticeship funding rules, labour market trends, and sector developments

Requirements

Level 3 Information Advice and Guidance (essential)
Experience in recruitment, employer engagement, business development, apprenticeship recruitment, or sales (essential)
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications (essential)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Experience within the apprenticeship or further education sector (desirable)
Understanding of apprenticeship funding and compliance requirements (desirable)
Existing employer network within relevant sectors (desirable)
Strong communication, networking, and relationship-building skills (essential)
Ability to work to targets and performance measures (essential)
Excellent organisational and time management skills (essential)
Self-motivated and target-driven (essential)
Professional and customer-focused (essential)
Resilient and proactive (essential)
Strong problem-solving abilities (essential)
Passionate about supporting learners and employers (essential)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team (essential)

Benefits

Flexible working including home-based, centre-based, or hybrid job role dependant
Up to 26 days annual leave, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days
Pension scheme to support your long-term financial wellbeing
Training and professional development, including CPD workshops and professional qualifications
Westfield Health Scheme with benefits including 13 healthcare services, cashback towards essential health bills, counselling and therapy treatments, fast access to MRI, CT, and PET scans, and discounted shopping vouchers
Wellbeing initiatives including Wellbeing Wednesdays and the Mental Health at Work Pledge
Disability Confident Leader, Menopause Workplace Pledge, Armed Forces Covenant, Ban the Box Employer, and secure prayer spaces
Annual paid volunteering day and charity initiatives
Cash incentives for Employee of the Month and Employee of the Year awards
£500 Recommend a friend scheme

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Employer Engagement and Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator