Student Recruitment Consultant

Are you passionate about empowering students to achieve their academic dreams? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and guiding individuals towards the path of educational success? If so, we want you on our team!

Yeovil College has been on an exceptional journey over the years. Our College community is completely aligned, great people pulling in the same direction, who are making amazing things happen. Outcomes for learners that are some of the best in the Country, high financial performance which is enabling choices and the delivery of an exceptional student experience. Interconnected with our business community, we are focused on supplementing their prosperity for all of our benefit.

Yeovil as the principal town of South Somerset is set in beautiful countryside close to the wider South West and all of its benefits, making for a fulfilling work/life balance. Yeovil college is an incredible place to work, in our most recent Staff Satisfaction Survey over 97% of current staff stated that they were treated with respect by their colleagues and line managers and that they enjoy the work they do. We currently hold the Matrix Accreditation for the delivery of high-quality information, advice, and guidance and the Investors in Diversity Award for our approach towards improving Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement practices in the workplace.

Yeovil College is a dynamic and forward-thinking College dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning environment. As a Student Recruitment Consultant you'll be an integral part of our mission to motivate students and shape their futures within the world of Apprenticeships and Skills Bootcamps. Assisting the Employer Engagement team in the successful recruitment of apprentices for employers and supporting the Adult Careers and Apprenticeship Placement Lead with Skills Bootcamps.

This role will involve the advertising of apprenticeship vacancies for employers using all available avenues utilising technology and social media, remaining proactive, keeping on top of innovative approaches. You will shortlist candidates as required carrying out initial interviews and screenings where required while providing effective information, advice and guidance to candidates to support decision making into the right apprenticeship, as best as possible. You will need to be able to communicate effectively with employers throughout the recruitment process, providing updates, discussing candidates, arranging interviews and confirming interview outcomes. You will be required to ensure you maintain an up to date knowledge of current specifications for apprenticeship standards and provide excellent customer service at all times.

For full details of key roles & accountabilities please view the Job Description attached.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you can demonstrate the following:

• A good understanding of recruitment processes and employers’ legal requirements in relation to recruitment and retaining staff.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Apprenticeships.
• GCSE Grade A-C in maths & English or equivalent.
• Administration/IT qualifications at Level 2 or equivalent.
• A higher-level qualification (Level 4 and above).
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Methodical, accurate and consistent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills as well as strong attention to details.
• Strong experience of using Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Forms/Teams).
• Confident using social media.
• Pro-active and innovative thinker.
• Confident with presenting to a variety of internal and external stakeholders to support and facilitate careers advice.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to work as part of an effective team.

Please see the attached Job Description for the full Person Specification for this role.

Full time, 37 hours per week, all year round.

Salary: £25,750

Benefits Include:

• 30 days holiday (plus Christmas closure & bank holidays)
• Opportunities for professional development
• Pension Scheme
• Access to free staff car park
• Staff discount scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite free gym
• Onsite catering facilities

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Safeguarding Statement

Yeovil College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check. Yeovil College follows the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,750.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person