Group Student Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover)

Education Training Collective; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS with 14.2% Employer Contribution

Wellbeing days

Health & Wellbeing programme

Discounts at retailers

Free on-site parking

On-site gym access

Job summary

Education Training Collective is seeking a Group Student Recruitment Officer on a maternity cover basis to join our Marketing and Recruitment team. You will drive recruitment, build relationships with schools and external partners, and organise events to raise the college’s profile.

You will provide high-quality IAG to prospective students, collaborate with curriculum and support teams, and ensure excellent customer service through clear communication and precise administration.

Qualifications

• Good general education English and maths at level 2.
• Ability to work with schools, prospective students, parents and external partners.
• Strong IT and problem-solving skills required, plus accurate administration.

Responsibilities

• Drive student recruitment to meet and exceed college enrolment targets.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, prospective students, parents, advisers and external partners.
• Organise and deliver recruitment events, outreach activities and promotional opportunities.
• Provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to prospective students, working with curriculum and support teams.
• Deliver excellent customer service through effective communication and accurate administration.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Customer-focused

IT skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

English & Maths level 2

Job description

Group Student Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover)

We're looking for a Group Student Recruitment Officer to join our Marketing and Recruitment team reporting to our Group Student Recruitment Team Leader.

As a Group Student Recruitment Officer, you will:

• Drive student recruitment to meet and exceed college enrolment targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, prospective students, parents, advisers and external partners.
• Organise and deliver recruitment events, outreach activities and promotional opportunities to raise the college’s profile.
• Provide high-quality Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) to prospective students, working closely with curriculum and support teams.
• Deliver excellent customer service through effective communication, accurate administration, problem-solving and teamwork.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be organised, proactive and customer focused, with excellent IT and problem-solving skills. They will have the ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, alongside strong communication and interpersonal skills. A willingness to learn, develop, and contribute as part of a team is essential. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Previous experience in a recruitment, customer service, sales, marketing, or education environment would be beneficial, however this is not essential as full training will be provided. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Generous annual leave entitlement (34-43 days per annum, depending on role and length of service) and up to 5 additional days leave at Christmas.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with 14.2% Employer Contribution
• 2 Wellbeing days per year, paid days off that empower our employees to recharge, reflect or simply enjoy time as they choose- because your wellbeing matters.
• Access to a number of other employee benefits including, a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing programme, Virtual Online GP access 365 days per year, employee assistance programme, discounts at high street and online retailers, free on-site parking, plus many more.
• You will have the opportunity to work across our fantastic sites and make use of our modern facilities, including discounted or free access to one of our on‑site gyms (depending on location).

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a public sector organisation, we value the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging, respect and support. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday 8.30-16.45
• Friday 8.30-16.15
• Flexible lunch breaks
• Evening and weekends, you will be given time in lieu

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 18th November 2026

Company: Education Training Collective

Salary: £27,093.54 to £27,851.90 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stockton on Tees, TS23 3HB

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

Disclosure and Barring Service

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and any convictions that are not eligible for filtering, prior to the interview date.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you may wish to seek independent advice from:

Visit Nacro | email [e-mail] | call 0300 123 1999

Further information on filtering and protected offences is available on the Ministry of Justice website

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB)

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. For more information, please see our EDIB policy

Right to Work in the UK

All applicants must provide valid proof of their right to work in the UK, in line with The Education Training Collective’s statutory employment checks. Employment cannot commence or continue unless this has been verified.

The Education Training Collective offers visa sponsorship only for a small number of specific roles, where it is considered appropriate and necessary to meet service needs. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is not applicable to most roles.

Our recruitment principles are based on fairness, transparency, and a commitment to developing local talent. Sponsorship will only be offered where there is clear, evidenced justification, such as:

• Significant recruitment difficulties, or
• The need for specialist skills unavailable in the local labour market.

Where an individual cannot demonstrate a valid right to work in the UK, and visa sponsorship is not appropriate, justified, or approved, we will be unable to progress or continue the appointment. This includes situations where an existing employee’s visa expires and sponsorship is not granted.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a key priority for the Group. We have robust policies and systems in place to ensure a safe environment for learners and staff, including our responsibilities under the Prevent Duty.

To read more, please visit Safeguarding

Accuracy and Use of AI Tools:

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

Essential requirements

Qualifications and Experience:Good general education EEnglish and maths at level 2 EDegree (or equivalent) DIAG Level 4 Qualification DRelevant job-related training or qualification indicating level of competence DWorking successfully in a recruitment / sales environment EExperience of/knowledge of training for adults (particularly FE) DExperience and knowledge of the issues related to working with adult referral agencies DExperience and knowledge of the issues related to working with young people/schools DKnowledge, skills and abilities:Highly developed interpersonal skills EConfidence and capability to respond effectively and in a timely manner to requests from internal teams and external organisations EAbility to establish effective working relationships with staff at all levels across the college and with outside agencies EFlexibility and a capacity to work under pressure and to meet targets and achieve goals successfully EAn appreciation of current developments in the post-16 education sector EAbility to sell / recruit EAbility to work independently in response to targets EAbility to respond pro-actively to challenging targets EAbility to identify and map client requirements to appropriate college provision, personnel and specialist areas DThe ability to work effectively within a team EAbility to build positive and responsive relationships with college curriculum teams EAttitude & BehavioursAn understanding of Safeguarding and a commitment to creating and maintaining a safe environment for all learners. EAn appreciation of Equality & Diversity within the workplace and a commitment to actively support and implement the college’s Equal Opportunities policies ECommitment to long term success of the College and a personal vision which relates to this EOther:Often out of office, flexible hours (own transport) EAttendance at external events and meetings where necessary ECurrent clean driving licence E

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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