Apprenticeship Recruitment Placement Officer (EL18)

Cheshire College - South & West; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional college in Ellesmere Port is looking for an innovative individual to support their Business Development Department. This role involves generating applications and matching candidates to apprenticeship vacancies. Candidates should have GCSE Grade C in English and Maths, experience in education, and be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. The position offers a competitive salary along with various benefits including financial support for teacher qualification and onsite facilities.

Benefits

Access to world-class facilities

Equality and Diversity

Financial support for teacher qualification

Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in education is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Generate applications and match candidates to apprenticeship vacancies.

Education

GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths

Job description

Salary: £23,492 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Ellesmere Port Campus

This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative, committed, and driven individual to support the College in achieving its strategic aims and objectives within our Business Development Department.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate applications and match candidates to apprenticeship vacancies

Key Person Specification Requirements

• GCSE Grade C (4/5) in English and Maths (or equivalent, or willingness to work towards an appropriate standard)
• Experience of working in education
• Enhanced DBS check

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Benefits

• Access to world-class facilities
• Equality and Diversity
• Information, Advice and Guidance
• Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
• Principles of Customer Service
• Financial support offered to obtain your teacher qualification
• Extensive upskilling and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (28.68% for TPS and 21% for LGPS)
• Bank holidays
• Onsite fitness and childcare facilities
• Employee benefit platform
• Onsite Costa, café, shop, restaurants and hair and beauty salon
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Staff Awards

How To Apply

Please complete our application form and return it by 9am, 12 August 2025.

The selection process will take place on 27 August 2025 at our Ellesmere Port campus.

We are unable to accept CVs or applications received via recruitment agencies.

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence, original qualification certificates, and references.

About Us

Cheshire College South & West is the largest provider of post-16 education in the region, offering exciting opportunities to over 11,000 learners and 1,000 Apprentices. Our campuses in Crewe, Ellesmere Port, and Chester feature modern facilities supported by a £120m investment.

We are a dynamic, high-quality, and financially robust college, dedicated to equipping learners with skills, experience, and qualifications for their future careers or higher studies. Our vibrant campuses foster an environment for engaging activities and social connections.

Ellesmere Port Campus Facilities

Our facilities include:

• Award-winning restaurant, The Academy
• Mock aircraft cabin
• Fitness gym
• Hair, beauty, and barbering salons
• Motor Vehicle Workshop with seven vehicle ramps
• Professional Centre Stage theatre and engineering/construction workshops