Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice (Level 3)

Leeds City College; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK seeks an Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice to contribute to the Apprenticeship Directorate. You will engage in various business administration tasks, attend recruitment events, and offer customer service support. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This apprenticeship will provide valuable experience and offer training opportunities in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

44 days annual leave plus bank holidays for curriculum management

Pension schemes with employer contributions

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted travel options

Qualifications

• Must have English and Maths at Level 2 / GCSE at grade C / 4 or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support with various business administration tasks.
• Engage in employer recruitment events representing the college.
• Provide customer service support to existing employer partners.

Skills

English and Maths at Level 2 / GCSE grade C / 4 or equivalent

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Excellent customer service standards

Clear communication with diverse audiences

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job description

About the Role

18 Months fixed term Apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration

Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates :

Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum

18-20 years - £19,871 per annum

21+ years - £23,555 per annum

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick start your career? We are currently hiring for Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice to work within our Apprenticeship Directorate.

Luminate Education Group is one of the largest and most diverse further education providers in the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality vocational courses and apprenticeships to help individuals develop their skills and advance their careers.

The Apprenticeship Team is a dedicated group within the college, focused on supporting both employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey. They provide expert advice, guidance, and training opportunities across various sectors to ensure the development of a highly skilled workforce.

This role will be based at Keighley College campus, but will require you to visit our Leeds Campuses too.

What You Will Do

• A varied role which will change day to day, it will include Business Administration, Employer Engagement and Learner Recruitment Support responsibilities.
• Attend a range of external meetings and events representing Luminate Education Group which will vary in terms of audience. This could be business networking events, school assemblies, careers fairs or celebratory evenings to name a few.
• Respond to inbound leads / enquires and provide customer service support to existing employer partners. Enquiries will come through a range of channels (telephone, website, marketing campaigns and referrals).
• Robust knowledge and understanding of the colleges offering, including Apprenticeships, T Levels, Commercial Training and Work Placements.
• Support with the preparation of proposals detailing the training solutions the college is able to provide.
• Ensure the databases / systems are up to date.

About You

• English and Maths at Level 2 / GCSE at grade C / 4 or equivalent.
• IT skills, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Track record of maintaining excellent customer service standards while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with diverse audiences, including learners, internal teams, and external organisations / providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to a range of audiences.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including :

Annual leave :

Curriculum and Management : 44 days plus bank holidays

Curriculum support and business support : 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions :

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities :

Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.

Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives : Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting : Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities : Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us

Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose : to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions-Finance, Human Resources, ITSS,Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estatesand Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.

Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.