Recruitment Co-ordinator, Leeds

Position: Employer Support and Recruitment Co-ordinator, Leeds
Job Title:
Employer Support and Recruitment Co-ordinator Salary: Commencing at £29,372 with progression to £31,138Closing Date: About the Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? We are currently hiring for Employer Support and Recruitment Co-ordinator within our Apprenticeship Directorate.

Luminate Education Group is one of the largest and most diverse further education providers in the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality vocational courses and apprenticeships to help individuals develop their skills and advance their careers.

The Apprenticeship Team is a dedicated team within the college, focused on supporting both employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey. They provide expert advice, guidance, and training opportunities across various sectors to ensure the development of a highly skilled workforce.

Located in the heart of Leeds, the teams convenient location at College House makes it easily accessible to students and employers alike, with strong links to local businesses and industries.

What You Will Do

• Engage with a range of employers to identify their workforce development needs and offer tailored skills solutions and services to support their growth and success.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both levy-paying employers and SMEs, helping to expand the organisation’s employer partner network.
• Represent the organisation at external events, meetings, and networking opportunities to establish and strengthen partnerships and promote our services.
• Support prospective apprentices by preparing them for interviews, conducting Initial Assessments and Additional Learning Support (ALS) assessments, and delivering high-quality Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG).
• Manage the advertisement of apprenticeship vacancies and assist employers with the use and administration of the Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) platform.

About You

• Proven experience in Employer Engagement, Business Development, or Sales within the Further Education sector, with a strong track record of achieving performance targets.
• A background in account managing employer or stakeholder relationships, resulting in sustained partnership growth.
• Confidence and experience in delivering presentations to a variety of stakeholder groups, both in person and through online platforms.
• Solid understanding of the Further Education landscape, with particular insight into the delivery and development of apprenticeship programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and present effectively to diverse audiences.
• A flexible and adaptable approach, able to thrive in a dynamic role where priorities may shift and no two days are the same.

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About Us Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.

We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

As an education provider, we are committed…