Apprentice - Recruitment and Contracting

Pearson; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational provider in Rotherham is seeking a Recruitment and Contracting Apprentice to manage recruitment campaigns and support the hiring of markers. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a Level 3 Business Administration course and will develop skills in recruitment and contracting. This role requires strong communication and organisational skills, with a focus on achieving KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Private Pension plan

Private medical and dental care options

Cycle to work program

Gym membership concessions

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Commitment to delivering objectives and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Organise recruitment campaigns for Marker positions.
• Advise potential applicants on roles.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

I.T Literacy

Education

Level 3 Business Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Role: Recruitment and Contracting Apprentice

Location: Rotherham (Hellaby Business Park, Fretwell Road, Rotherham, S66 8HN) (This role is fully onsite)

Target Start Date: 1st week of December

This job posting will remain open until we receive the required number of applications. We encourage you to submit your application promptly.

About Pearson

At Pearson, we enhance lifelong learning, helping everyone achieve their goals through impactful experiences. Founded in 1844, Pearson is a leader in creating high‑quality, digital‑first, and accessible resources, with over 20,000 employees dedicated to lifelong learning. We foster an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Committed to flexibility, Pearson embraces hybrid and remote working to support a balanced work‑life environment.

Pearson's Apprenticeships

At Pearson, we empower employees and managers with our top‑notch Apprenticeship Programme, offering Level 3 to master's and various intakes year‑round. Proudly providing apprenticeships in Business Administration, Customer Service, Management, Digital Industries, IT, and Financial Services, we believe in the transformative power of learning for fulfilling careers and improved lives. Explore opportunities at http://pearson.jobs.

About the Apprenticeship

This position is within the TOpS Marker Recruitment and Contracting Team at Pearson. The department are responsible for the recruitment and contracting of Key Stage 2 markers. Markers of all levels perform many different roles across Key Stage 2 English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and Mathematics qualifications, some examples are below:

• Marking Programme Leader
• Deputy Marking Programme Leader
• Senior Marker
• Team Leader
• Specialist Marker
• Regular Marker
• Clerical Marker

You will be enrolled in Level 3 Business Administration, which will help you develop your skills and knowledge, and can take up to 18 Months to complete.

About the Role

The Recruitment and Contracting Apprentice is responsible for ensuring that sufficient Markers are recruited and deployed to meet forecasted demand for the TOpS/National Curriculum Assessments. The post holder will also work closely with the wider Recruitment team to ensure that all Markers are effectively contracted and available to meet target requirements across their assigned areas.

This role is business‑critical and plays an essential part in the successful delivery of each contracting period. Team members must remain focused and organised while working to tight deadlines and managing shifting priorities. The role requires balancing multiple responsibilities - from meeting deployment targets and addressing customer queries to acting as a subject‑specific contact and responding promptly to urgent situations that may arise during the testing period.

Key skills and competencies

• Organise and manage recruitment campaigns for all Marker positions.
• Assist with internal teams and stakeholders on recruitment needs, providing advice and building effective relationships.
• Advise potential applicants on Marker roles and ensure knowledge of Gateway to support them and set up new roles.
• Work with the Recruitment and Contracting Team to anticipate demand and monitor applications for priority subjects.
• Contribute to the Marker recruitment and retention strategy.
• Ensure consistent customer service, resolving escalations and complaints in line with SLAs.
• Review regular and ad hoc management information (MI).
• Support contracting, deployment, and allocation of Markers within deadlines and forecast requirements.
• Issue and track contracts to ensure full coverage, following up on non‑replies and withdrawals.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders (e.g., STA) and maintain accurate data across systems, including Gateway.
• Handle routine application enquiries and liaise with internal customers regarding Markers.
• Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including applicant support and reference checks.
• Assist with ad hoc contracting or deployment support during peak periods or absences.
• Collaborate with other business areas to achieve overall objectives.

Key Deliverables

• Managing high volumes of applications and references efficiently while meeting strict deadlines.
• Ensuring a sufficient pipeline of qualified applicants to meet recruitment and deployment demands.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• The ability to work independently
• A commitment to delivering objectives and KPIs
• A can‑do attitude and the ability to adapt to an ever‑changing workplace

I.T Literacy

• Intermediate MS Word and MS Excel, MS Outlook, (Essential)

Job Location and Hours

This role is based at our Rotherham office, located at Hellaby Business Park, Fretwell Road, Rotherham, S66 8HN.

The standard working pattern is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday during regular office hours. However, flexibility is required during busy periods, which may occasionally include weekend work. Overtime may be compensated either through payment or time off in lieu.

We aim to support a healthy work‑life balance and can accommodate personal commitments such as school runs. Alternative working patterns, including part‑time or non‑traditional hours, can also be considered.

Your benefits and rewards

At Pearson, we offer a range of benefits, which include:

• 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus
• Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age
• Private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests
• Stock/share purchase options
• Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies
• An employee wellbeing assistance programme
• Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts

Who we are:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.

Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E‑Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Job: Operations

Job Family: ENTERPRISE

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: On-site

Req ID: 21661