Recruitment Advisor

Chesterfield College; Tapton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tapton seeks a Recruitment Advisor to connect individuals with work opportunities. You will be responsible for promoting various roles while building strong relationships with employers and students. The role requires a full UK driving license for travel between campuses. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to mentor are key for success in this position.

Benefits

38 days paid holiday

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Healthcare plan

Cycle to work

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Dynamic and motivated individual needed for promoting work-related opportunities.
• Experience in recruitment or education is beneficial.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote and recruit for work-related opportunities.
• Develop relationships with employers and internal teams.
• Ensure successful placement of students and apprentices.

Skills

People skills

Relationship building

Time management

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Overview

(37 hours per week/52 weeks per year)

38 days paid holiday per year
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Chesterfield College is an outstanding place to work and has superb staff benefits including a voucher discount scheme, cycle to work, healthcare plan, free annual flu jabs and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

For further details of our staff benefits, please visit https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/workingforus/

Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunities that can shape their future? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Recruitment Advisor to join our College community who will play a key role in promoting and recruiting for all work-related opportunities on behalf of employers. From Apprenticeships, T-Levels, Placements and Full/Part Time Job vacancies, you'll be at the forefront of helping individuals take their first or next step.

In this varied and rewarding role, you'll work closely with current and prospective students and apprentices, employers and internal teams to ensure all work-related opportunities and Apprenticeships are effectively promoted, understood and roles filled with the right candidate.

Working alongside our Stakeholder Engagement Team, you will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with employers, prospective students and apprentices and other key referral agencies to ensure positive outcomes for all.

This post provides an opportunity to gain a wide range of experience and the opportunity to develop your knowledge and mentoring skills. You in turn will become part of a valued team working together to ensure success.

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role as travel between Chesterfield and our Derby campus will be required.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please visit our website at https://www.chesterfield.ac.uk/jobs

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed.

Closing date: 15 October 2025
Interview date: 22 October 2025

An offer of employment at Chesterfield College will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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