Apprentice Recruitment Assistant

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days leave + holidays

LGPS pension

Vivup discounts

Travel schemes

CPD days

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an Apprentice Recruitment Assistant to join our friendly People Services team in Nottingham. You will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from posting vacancies to onboarding new colleagues, while learning HR administration and safer recruitment practices.

You’ll work towards your Level 3 HR CIPD qualification, with one dedicated study day per week, and, on successful completion, progress to a Recruitment Assistant role on Band 4 (£25,256–£26,348 per annum).

Qualifications

• No prior HR experience is required; however, administration experience is desirable.
• You will work towards Level 3 CIPD qualification with one study day per week.
• The role supports recruitment lifecycle activities and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment campaigns by posting vacancies and answering candidate inquiries.
• Provide first-line support to candidates and respond to recruitment queries.
• Complete pre-employment checks, including references, DBS disclosures and right to work documentation.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork for new starters.
• Maintain recruitment records and support smooth onboarding for candidates and managers.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Customer-focused

Discreet

Team player

Job description

As an Apprentice Recruitment Assistant, you'll be a key part of our friendly and supportive People Services team, helping to deliver a professional, efficient and compliant recruitment service across the College. Working closely with the whole People Services team, hiring managers and candidates, you'll support the full recruitment lifecycle, helping to attract, recruit and onboard new colleagues. You'll gain valuable hands‑on experience while developing your knowledge of recruitment, HR administration and safer recruitment practices. You'll also work towards your Level 3 HR CIPD qualification, with one dedicated study day per week. Following successful completion of the qualification, you will progress to a Recruitment Assistant role on Band 4 £25,256 to £26,348 per annum. Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns by posting vacancies and responding to candidate enquiries.
• Providing first‑line support to candidates and answering recruitment‑related queries.
• Completing pre‑employment checks, including references, DBS disclosures and right to work documentation.
• Preparing offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork for new starters.
• Maintaining accurate recruitment records and supporting a smooth onboarding experience for candidates and managers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in Recruitment and HR, gaining real‑world experience while developing professionally through structured learning.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Organised and detail‑oriented - you take pride in getting the small things right and can manage multiple tasks effectively.
• A great communicator - you're confident speaking with colleagues at all levels and can write clearly and professionally.
• Customer‑focused - you enjoy helping others and delivering a positive experience for candidates and colleagues.
• Discreet and trustworthy - you understand the importance of handling sensitive information with care.
• A team player - you enjoy working with others and supporting a shared goal.

No prior HR experience is needed; however, previous administration experience is desirable.

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves.

Here, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

• Competitive salary - £24,840 to £25,230 FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for part‑time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong At Nottingham College, we'recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we'reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected. Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.

Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.