Recruitment and Engagement Officer

We have an exciting opportunity to join us a Recruitment and Engagement Officer on a permanent, part-time (18.5 hours per week) basis.

The Recruitment and Engagement Officer will be establishing and maintaining relationships with applicants, providing information, advice and support from application through to successful apprenticeship hire (where applicable) or onto a wide range of Work based learning/Classroom based learning opportunities. You will have a strong desire to pro-actively contact and work with employers to support their recruitment needs.

Another purpose of the role will be to create, develop and maintain productive working relationships with local stakeholders, schools and colleges. To provide information, advice and guidance to students and parents on Apprenticeship and pre-Apprenticeship opportunities designed to help them make informed decisions about their/their child's future. To encourage and nurture effective working relationships with these external agencies.

You will need to be driven, organised and dedicated to managing a busy and demanding workload. You will have a genuine passion for the world of education, putting the client experience and their learners at the heart of everything you do.

As a Learner Recruitment and Engagement Officer working for Total People, we can guarantee variety, support, and a great company to work for! You will be part of a supportive and experienced team, so help is always on hand. Our teams get together both virtually and in one of our many centres on a regular basis.

The key responsibilities of this role are as follows:

• Maintain accurate records of applicants and vacancies for tracking and reporting.
• Provide career advice and guidance on apprenticeships, study programs, and traineeships.
• Support applicants through interview preparation, placement, and follow-ups.
• Facilitate assessment days and support.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of prospective learners by working with applicants, schools, colleges, and partner organizations.
• Organize and deliver job club sessions, career events, assessment days and presentations for applicants, parents, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Business Development, Recruitment) to create engaging activities, outreach strategies, and promotional materials.
• Act as a key contact for schools, colleges, and referral agencies to promote apprenticeship opportunities and build strong partnerships.
• Represent the organization at school and community events, challenging misconceptions and inspiring young people.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, including teachers and career advisors, to enhance engagement and recruitment.
• Evaluate outreach activities and refine engagement strategies based on insights and feedback.
• Stay informed on apprenticeship programs, competitor offerings, and relevant funding legislation.
• Continuously improve career support practices and contribute to management reporting.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and undertake additional duties as assigned by the Line Manager.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

In order to be successful in your application you will need to meet the following criteria:

• Maths GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).
• English GCSE Grade C (or equivalent).
• Experience of working within a work-based learning environment or a CEIAG environment.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people and those who influence them - parents, teachers etc.
• Adaptable and ability to work on own initiative.

And if you meet the following desirable criteria even better:

• Educated with Careers, Advice and Guidance L3 or L4 qualifications.
• Educated with Recruitment L2 or L3 qualifications.
• Experience of funding and delivery of AEB, Apprenticeships and other courses.
• Excellent presentation skills.

In return you will benefit from an excellent package including:

• A generous annual leave entitlement, all inclusive of bank holidays.
• Birthday day off.
• Death in service benefit at x2 basic annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers a variety of wellbeing tools for you to access.
• Free/discounted Eye Care.
• Occupational Sick Pay.
• Paid volunteering - 1 day.
• Access to Occupational Health.
• Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Access to courses.

Safeguarding

Total People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Total People, we're committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.

The closing date for this job advert is 07/03/2025. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!