Recruitment and Placement Officer

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Key Responsibilities:

• Source apprenticeship candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Screen candidates via telephone, video, and face-to-face interviews.
• Assess candidate suitability against apprenticeship standards and employer requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records on CRM system.
• Match candidates to appropriate apprenticeship vacancies.
• Prepare candidates for interviews (CV support, interview guidance, expectations).
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and employers.
• Support successful onboarding and placement of apprentices.
• Liaise with employers to understand vacancy requirements and workforce needs.
• Provide timely updates to employers on candidate progress.
• Support employer engagement teams with vacancy fulfilment.
• Ensure all candidate documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support eligibility checks and right-to-work requirements.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records.
• Track placement outcomes and report on KPIs.
• Contribute to improving recruitment and placement processes.
• Support marketing and outreach activities to attract new applicants.
• Participate in training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities.
• Professional, proactive, and customer‑focused.
• Interest in recruitment, HR, or apprenticeships.
• Experience of working in an office or customer‑facing role.
• Familiarity with social media recruitment platforms.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Education

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom