Candidate Administrator

Connex Education Partnership; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Develop admin and compliance skills

Friendly team environment

Opportunity to extend placement

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership in Bristol is seeking a Candidate Administrator for a 3-month temporary placement. You’ll support the recruitment team by ensuring candidate compliance, chasing references and handling documentation.

Full training will be provided and there is potential for extension. The role is office-based at the Bristol office, Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:00pm, with a salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum and a clear path to develop administration and compliance skills within a

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication by phone, email and Teams.
• Organised with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to learn and follow processes.
• Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Chase references and liaise with referees.
• Manage candidate compliance and documentation.
• Apply for Enhanced DBS checks and monitor progress.
• Verify candidate documents for accuracy.
• Meet candidates to check original documents.
• Ensure training is completed and follow up.
• Communicate with candidates by phone, email and Teams.
• Keep candidate records and systems up to date.
• Support sales team through compliance process.
• Own outstanding tasks and prioritise workload.
• Handle multiple tasks without missing details.

Skills

Organised

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong communicator

Proactive

Multitasker

Independent worker

Quick learner

Team player

Reliable

Job description

Candidate Administrator – Bristol
Connex Education | £26,000–£28,000 per annum | 3-Month Temporary Placement | Full Training Provided
Are you organised, accurate and someone who loves getting things done?
Are you a great communicator, confident picking up the phone and able to juggle multiple tasks without letting the details slip?
If you’re someone who takes pride in being organised, enjoys helping people and thrives in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Connex Education is looking for a proactive and organised Candidate Administrator to join our friendly Bristol team on an initial 3-month temporary placement, with the potential to extend depending on business needs.
This is a key role within our recruitment team, supporting our candidates through the compliance process and helping ensure they’re fully cleared and ready to work in education.
You don’t need previous recruitment experience. What we’re really looking for is someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, a proactive attitude and the ability to stay organised in a fast‑paced environment.
What will you be doing?
As a Candidate Administrator, you’ll play a vital role in helping our candidates get compliant and ready to work in schools.
Working closely with our sales team, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Chasing references and liaising with referees to ensure these are received in a timely manner.
• Managing candidate compliance by checking, reviewing and processing the documentation required for candidates to work.
• Applying for Enhanced DBS checks and monitoring progress to help ensure candidates are cleared as quickly as possible.
• Checking candidate documentation carefully to ensure all relevant information is accurate, complete and meets our requirements.
• Meeting candidates face-to-face to check and verify original documents, including identity and other relevant paperwork.
• Ensuring candidates complete the required training and following up where anything is outstanding.
• Communicating regularly with candidates by phone, email and Teams video calls to explain what’s needed, answer queries and keep them updated.
• Maintaining accurate candidate records and keeping our systems up to date.
• Supporting our sales team by helping candidates progress through the compliance process and become ready for work.
• Taking ownership of outstanding tasks, prioritising your workload and proactively chasing anything that could delay a candidate’s clearance.
No two days will be exactly the same, and you’ll need to be comfortable managing several tasks at once while ensuring nothing gets missed.

Who are we looking for?

• Highly organised with excellent administration and time‑management skills.
• Accurate and detail-oriented – getting the details right is absolutely essential in this role.
• A confident communicator who is comfortable speaking to people over the phone, via Teams and face-to-face.
• Proactive and able to use their initiative, rather than waiting to be told what to do next.
• A strong multitasker who can manage competing priorities and work at pace.
• Confident chasing outstanding information and following things through to completion.
• Quick to learn new systems, processes and ways of working.
• Comfortable working independently and managing their own workload when required.
• A positive team player who enjoys supporting others and helping the wider team succeed.
• Reliable, professional and able to handle confidential information appropriately.

Previous administration, compliance, recruitment or customer service experience would be beneficial, but it’s not essential. Full training will be provided, so we’re happy to consider someone with the right attitude, skills and work ethic.

Location: Bristol Office
This is an office-based role, working closely with our Bristol recruitment team.

Working Hours

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 4.00pm

Contract Details

Initial 3-month temporary placement, with the potential to extend depending on business needs and how the role progresses.

What we offer

Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum

• Full training and ongoing support.
• The opportunity to develop your administration and compliance skills.
• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• A varied role where your work has a direct impact on helping candidates get into work.
• The opportunity for the temporary placement to be extended, subject to business needs.

Why Connex?

At Connex Education, we know that getting candidates cleared and ready to work is a crucial part of what we do. Behind every successful placement is a team making sure the right checks, documents and training are in place. As our Candidate Administrator, you’ll play an important part in that process, helping candidates navigate their compliance journey while giving our sales team the support they need. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in doing things properly, enjoys being busy and wants to be part of a team where their contribution really matters. If you’re organised, proactive, confident on the phone and have an eye for detail that doesn’t miss a thing, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Bristol Office
Candidate Administrator
£26,000–£28,000 per annum
3-Month Temporary Placement – Potential to Extend
Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Full Training Provided

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.