Recruitment Officer - Derby Training Centre

Juniper Training; Derby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training centre in Derby seeks a passionate Recruitment Officer to help students connect with training programs. The role involves recruitment strategies, building relationships, and ensuring student success through guidance. Join Juniper Training for a fulfilling career in education and support young people's growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service

Buy & sell annual leave

Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!

Paid mileage (35p per mile)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Long service & special recognition awards

PRIDE monthly celebrations

Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)

Eyecare reimbursement

Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)

Qualifications

• Experience in outreach, sales, marketing, or recruitment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students through networking and marketing activities.
• Build relationships with local agencies and schools.
• Promote pathways and apprenticeships during events.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactivity

Sales

Outreach

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Recruitment Officer - Derby Training Centre

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 + OTE
Location:Derby Training Centre
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you passionate about helping young people find their path to success? Do you thrive on connecting with people and building strong relationships? If so, we want you on our team!

About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic and engaging Recruitment Officer to join our Derby Training Centre. In this role, you'll play a vital part in recruiting students onto our training programmes, ensuring they receive the guidance and support they need to achieve their goals.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Actively recruiting students through outreach, networking, and marketing activities
• Building strong relationships with local agencies, schools, and other referral sources
• Promoting Juniper pathways and Apprenticeships through career events, recruitment fairs, and pop-up shops
• Using social media to raise Juniper's profile and attract students
• Interviewing potential students and completing accurate paperwork
• Identifying support needs and creating initial support plans to ensure students thrive
• Ensuring our Telford centre meets its student recruitment targets

What We’re Looking For: We're seeking someone who is:

• Confident and outgoing with excellent communication skills
• Motivated and goal-driven with experience in sales, outreach, or marketing
• Organised and proactive with strong time-management skills
• Able to build rapport with young people and guide them on their career journey
• Familiar with using social media platforms to promote services and engage potential students

Qualifications & Experience:Essential:

• Minimum of Level 2 English and Maths
• Experience in outreach, sales, marketing, or recruitment
• Strong communication and organisational skills

Desirable:

• CEIAG Level 3/4 qualification
• Experience working in education/training
• Experience working with 16-18-year-olds

Perks & Benefits – Because You Deserve It!

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 with service
Buy & sell annual leave
️ Earn an extra week of leave just by exercising!
Paid mileage (35p per mile, above normal work mileage)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long service & special recognition awards
️ Juniper Lottery & Dragons’ Den competitions
PRIDE monthly celebrations
Early Finish Fridays (2:30pm!)
Christmas Savings Club
Eyecare reimbursement
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme (after 5 years’ service)
️ Critical Illness Cover (after 5 years’ service)
Corporate events throughout the year!

Diversity & Inclusion Matters

At Juniper, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide a work environment free from discrimination. We actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

At Juniper, we are committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. We carefully scrutinize all applications, thoroughly checking employment history and references to identify any gaps or inconsistencies. Where appropriate, we conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to ensure candidates meet our high standards of integrity and suitability for the role. Our approach reflects our dedication to creating a safe, supportive, and secure environment for everyone within our organisation.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know, and we will do our best to provide assistance. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion for all.