Apprenticeships Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

career average pension scheme

employee assistance programme

enhanced sick pay

NUS Employee discount

Vodafone Advantage

free onsite parking

cycle to work scheme

Sodexo benefits scheme

Benenden Health care scheme

Job summary

Waltham Forest College in East London is seeking an organised and proactive Apprenticeships Recruitment Officer on a permanent, 36 hours per week position with a salary of £31,302 - £33,098.

You will recruit employers and prospective apprentices, provide initial guidance, support applicants through assessment and enrolment, manage the recruitment pipeline, and coordinate end-point assessment bookings with curriculum teams and partner organisations.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, recruitment or employer engagement.
• Track record of meeting targets and building customer relationships.
• Strong communication, customer service and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of sales pipelines and marketing techniques.
• Experience managing data and supporting compliance audits.
• A Level 3 business qualification or relevant experience, with Level 2 English and maths.

Responsibilities

• Recruit employers and prospective apprentices and provide initial guidance.
• Support applicants through initial assessment and enrolment.
• Develop employer relationships and promote apprenticeships through events.
• Manage recruitment pipeline and monitor progress against targets.
• Coordinate end-point assessment bookings and compliance checks.

Skills

Business development

Employer engagement

Sales pipelines

Marketing techniques

Communication skills

Customer service

Organisational skills

Data management

Compliance audits

Education

A Level 3 business qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Mathematics

Job description

Apprenticeships Recruitment and Onboarding Officer

Apprenticeship Recruitment and Onboarding OfficerLocation: East LondonHours: 36 hours per week (1.0 FTE)Salary: £31,302 - £33,098Contract Type: PermanentWaltham Forest College has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following its most recent inspection and has distinguished itself as one of only a small number of General Further Education Colleges across the country to achieve the prestigious ‘Outstanding’ rating. Waltham Forest College has been named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, a testament to its exceptional employee experience and organisational culture. Survey results revealed staff engagement and confidence in leadership to be significantly above the national average, underlining the College’s focus on wellbeing, inclusivity, and professional growth.Ranked in the top 5% of GFE colleges nationally for student achievement, Waltham Forest College continues to be an aspirational destination for learners. With state-of-the-art industry-standard facilities, a dedicated and expert teaching team, and a strong network of employer partnerships, the College ensures students are future-ready and equipped for success.We are seeking an organised and proactive Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer to join our Apprenticeships team. The postholder will recruit employers and prospective apprentices, provide initial advice and guidance, and support applicants through initial assessment and enrolment. Working with employers and curriculum colleagues, they will help match applicants to suitable apprenticeship opportunities and support the achievement of recruitment targets.The role includes developing employer relationships, identifying workforce development needs and promoting apprenticeships through direct marketing, presentations, careers fairs and networking events. The postholder will manage the recruitment pipeline, maintain clear communication with applicants, employers and referral partners, and monitor progress against recruitment targets to improve outcomes.The postholder will maintain accurate learner and employer records, complete recruitment and enrolment documentation in line with current funding and safeguarding requirements, and support compliance checks and audits. They will also coordinate end-point assessment bookings and support examination registrations and accreditation processes, working closely with learners, employers, curriculum teams and assessment organisations.The successful candidate will have experience in business development, recruitment or employer engagement, with a track record of working towards targets and building effective customer relationships. They will bring strong communication, customer service and organisational skills, sound knowledge of sales pipelines and marketing techniques, and experience of managing data and supporting compliance audits. They will be confident using Microsoft Office and able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.A Level 3 business qualification or relevant business development, recruitment or compliance experience, together with Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics, is essential.What’s in it for you?We offer the opportunity to help develop your skills and knowledge in a friendly team environment, plus a range of benefits including a career average pension scheme, employee assistance programme, enhanced sick pay, NUS Employee discount, Vodafone Advantage, free onsite parking, cycle to work scheme, Sodexo benefits scheme and Benenden Health care scheme. Equality, diversity and inclusionWe are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that better reflects the wider community we support. SafeguardingWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students and expect everybody working for the College to share this commitment. We actively seek DBS clearance checks for applications of employment as part of our safeguarding procedures. In line with KCSIE 2026 and Safer Recruitment principles the college reserves the right to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidate.Closing Date: 5 November 2026Interview Date: 11 November 2026