Candidate Consultant

Affinity Partnerships; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CER Education, part of Affinity Workforce Solutions, is seeking a proactive Candidate Care Consultant to join our Sheffield team on a fixed-term basis from January 2027. Location: St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield S1 2EX.

37.5 hours per week, starting January 2027, with a salary of £25,000-£28,000 DOE and a quarterly bonus. As a Candidate Care Consultant, you will guide candidates through the recruitment journey, ensuring compliance and delivering an outstanding candidate experience in

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive and customer-focused approach.
• Experience in recruitment, HR, administration, education or customer service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support candidates throughout their recruitment journey.
• Conduct screening calls, onboarding and compliance checks.
• Maintain regular contact with candidates and provide ongoing support.
• Coordinate interviews, feedback and placements.
• Work closely with recruitment consultants to attract top talent.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Proactive, customer-focused

Job description

Candidate Care Consultant - CER Education

Location: St James House, Vicar Lane, Sheffield S1 2EX

Salary: £25,000-£28,000 (DOE) and Quarterly Bonus

Contract Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract (starting January 2027)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (8.30am-5.00pm)

Are you a people-focused professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional experiences?

At CER Education, part of Affinity Workforce Solutions, we're passionate about connecting talented education professionals with schools where they can make a real difference. We're looking for a proactive and organised Candidate Care Consultant to join our Sheffield team on a fixed-term basis from January 2027.

Whether you come from recruitment, education, customer service, sales, administration or HR, this could be the perfect opportunity to join an award-winning organisation and play a key role in supporting schools and educators across the region.

The Role

As a Candidate Care Consultant, you'll be at the heart of our recruitment process, helping candidates navigate their journey from initial enquiry through to placement and beyond.

You'll work closely with our recruitment consultants to provide an outstanding candidate experience, ensuring every educator feels supported, valued and fully compliant before entering the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support candidates throughout their recruitment journey
• Conduct screening calls, onboarding and compliance checks
• Maintain regular contact with candidates and provide ongoing support
• Coordinate interviews, feedback and placements
• Work closely with recruitment consultants to attract top talent

What We're Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• A proactive and customer-focused approach
• Experience in recruitment, HR, administration, education or customer service is desirable

Why Join Us?

• Recognised by the Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years
• Supportive, collaborative and people-first culture
• Opportunities to develop your recruitment and relationship management skills
• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus scheme
• A rewarding role where you'll make a genuine impact on education