Recruitment Advisor - Apprenticeships

Role: Recruitment Advisor – Apprenticeships

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £27,717 and £32,515 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

We are currently seeking a Recruitment Advisor in Apprenticeships to join our Employer Partnerships & Business Engagement department at The Bedford College Group.

• Apprenticeship Recruitment & Matching – Manage vacancies and applications, screen candidates, and ensure smooth recruitment for both employers and applicants.
• Student & Applicant Support – Act as the main contact for apprenticeship seekers, providing careers advice, guidance, and support through application and onboarding.
• Employer & School Engagement – Build strong relationships with employers and school careers leads, deliver presentations, and attend events to promote apprenticeship pathways.
• Process Management & Reporting – Maintain accurate records in CRM, monitor progress against targets, and contribute to continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
• Compliance & College Responsibilities – Uphold safeguarding, EDI, and health & safety standards; attend training and represent the College at internal and external events.

• Essential
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Level 3 or higher in IAG, customer service, business support, or recruitment (or willingness to study);
  Level 2 Maths and English; full UK driving licence and car access.
• Experience & Knowledge: Proven track record in advice and guidance, customer‑focused roles, meeting targets, and strong understanding of equality and diversity in recruitment.
• Technical & Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent Microsoft Office proficiency, confident delivering presentations to large groups, and ability to use IT systems effectively.
• Core Competencies: Strong organisational and networking skills, ability to manage workload under pressure, communicate with diverse stakeholders, and maintain professional boundaries.
• Personal Attributes & Flexibility: Highly self‑motivated, enthusiastic, adaptable to changing environments, committed to CPD, and willing to travel across locations.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: 12 January 2026

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:
Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College…