Recruitment and Development Coach

Furness College; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading further education institution in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a Recruitment and Development Coach. The role involves recruiting and supporting apprentices, conducting workplace visits, and ensuring they achieve their qualifications. Ideal candidates should have at least a Level 3 qualification and experience in engaging with local employers. This role offers a supportive work environment with a focus on continuous professional development.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Free parking

Discounted college gym membership

Relocation package for new staff

CPD opportunities

Funded flu vaccinations

Funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting apprentices through their learning journey.
• Strong ability to engage with local employers.
• Capability to monitor progress and set achievable targets.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and support apprentices across curriculum areas.
• Conduct review meetings with employers and apprentices.
• Set SMART targets for apprentices' achievements.
• Engage with local businesses to address workforce needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Support for apprentices

SMART target setting

Workplace visits

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Accounting

Job description

Located on the edge of the Lake District National Park, Furness College is a vibrant, innovative and fast-paced FE College, benefiting from strong partnerships with local employers and universities. We offer an extensive range of courses with a particular emphasis on technical learning, apprenticeships and Higher Education, in addition to the broadest A’ level offer in Cumbria.

Recruitment and Development Coach

Recruitment and Development Coaches work across the organisation, recruiting and supporting apprentices within each of our curriculum areas. The role of the Coach is to build up relationships with Employers, and recruit Apprentices to respond to their recruitment needs. Throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship, Coaches will carry out review meetings with the employer and apprentice, supporting them through the apprenticeship, which includes the setting and assessment of work, and liaising with curriculum staff within the college to ensure that are on target with their studies.

Coaches are responsible for recruiting and supporting a caseload of learners. You will carry out work place visits, set SMART targets for the achievement of qualifications, monitor progress and much more. In order to meet the needs of the local businesses our client expects Coaches to be actively involved in engaging with and supporting employers in the Furness area; helping them to grow and develop their workforce. The successful candidate will hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification to support our apprentices in Accounting to successfully complete all elements of their programme.

Hours:37 hours per week

Closing Date: Sunday the 5th of October

Interview Date: To be confirmed

What can we offer you?

• Enhanced occupational pension scheme.
• We believe that family comes first so please ask about our family friendly policies.
• Free parking on our college car park.
• We know how important it is to stay healthy, because of this we provide a discounted college gym membership.
• Relocation package for new staff moving to the area (T&C’s apply).
• As a college we know the importance of ongoing education, we are proud to provide CPD opportunities to support your growth and learning.
• Funded flu vaccinations.
• Funded eye tests.

For a full list of tasks and responsibilities, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Furness College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and staff. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken, including an enhanced DBS check with barred lists and references. Please refer to the job description for safeguarding responsibilities specific to this post.

Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is ‘exempt’ from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975 as amended by the ROA 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) Order 1986.

Please access our recruitment and selection policy here which providesyou with essential information about our application and selectionprocess, along with key information about pre employment checks,including the requirement for a DBS (police) check.