Candidate Manager

Prospero Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Group is hiring a Candidate Manager to join our Cardiff team. You will source and engage high-quality candidates, conduct interviews, review documents, and help our recruitment consultants meet placement goals.

This role offers exposure to education recruitment across local schools, universities, and teaching roles, with a supportive team culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to build a career in education staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or talent sourcing is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source top talent using internal and external databases.
• Manage candidate registrations—conduct interviews, review documents, and ensure compliance.
• Create compelling job adverts on platforms like Broadbean and LinkedIn.
• Build local knowledge of school locations and consultant territories.
• Pre-screen candidates and collaborate with consultants to align expectations.
• Match candidates to roles based on skills, culture, and client needs.
• Stay informed on education system updates (curriculum, compliance, qualifications).
• Maintain strong communication—respond to emails, calls, and candidate queries.
• Support compliance by collecting references and managing documentation.
• Represent Prospero at university career fairs and nurture candidate relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Results-driven

Willingness to learn

Graduate or equivalent

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Group are hiring! As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Candidate Manager to join our vibrant Cardiff team. This is a pivotal role focused on sourcing and engaging high-quality candidates to help our recruitment consultants meet placement goals. You'll be the link between talented teachers, support staff, and tutors, ensuring they have a smooth, positive experience from first contact to placement.

What You’ll Do

• Source top talent using internal and external databases.
• Manage candidate registrations-conduct interviews, review documents, and ensure compliance.
• Create compelling job adverts on platforms like Broadbean and LinkedIn.
• Build local knowledge of school locations and consultant territories.
• Pre-screen candidates and collaborate with consultants to align expectations.
• Match candidates to roles based on skills, culture, and client needs.
• Stay informed on education system updates (curriculum, compliance, qualifications).
• Maintain strong communication-respond to emails, calls, and candidate queries.
• Support compliance by collecting references and managing documentation.
• Represent Prospero at university career fairs and nurture candidate relationships.

What we are looking for

• Driven, hungry and motivated individuals with a 'winning' attitude!
• Willingness to learn
• Strong written and communication skills
• Positive and 'can do' attitude
• Graduate or equivalent desirable
• Competitive and target drivenExperience within a similar role is desirable.
• You must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in your field, whether it be in work, education, or sport! We are always looking for individuals with the hard-working mindset that is looking to apply themselves to a new challenge.

This is a great opportunity to learn the foundations of recruitment and opportunity to grow!

Why Join Us?

At Prospero Group, we believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable. You'll join a supportive, fun team where your contributions make a real impact. We offer opportunities for growth, development, and the chance to be part of something meaningful helping shape the future of education.

About Us

Prospero Teaching, founded in 2000, is an award-winning education recruitment agency with a global presence across the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. We're passionate about connecting talented educators with roles that truly make a difference whether in Primary, Secondary, SEND, or CES settings. From local community schools to large multi-academy trusts, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service and supporting educators every step of the way. With dedicated Compliance Officers and in-house training coordinators, we create a structured, supportive environment for both our candidates and our team.

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