Recruitment Advisor - Apprenticeships

Overview

Role: Recruitment Advisor - Apprenticeships

Location: Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is £28,000 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

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 and Business Engagement department at The Bedford College Group.

• Apprenticeship Matching & Candidate Support - Manage apprenticeship vacancies and applications, act as the main point of contact for potential apprentices, provide careers guidance and support students through application, interview and onboarding stages.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building - Build strong relationships with employers, hiring managers, curriculum teams, school careers leads and community partners to promote apprenticeship pathways and ensure high-quality candidate-employer matching.
• Promotion, Outreach & Events Delivery - Represent the College at careers fairs, school events, open days and promotional activities, developing engaging materials and presentations to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities.
• Recruitment Operations, Tracking & Quality - Screen and assess candidates, maintain accurate CRM records, monitor progress against targets, report on outcomes, improve processes and deliver a consistently high-quality recruitment experience.
• College Responsibilities, Compliance & Continuous Improvement - Work flexibly across campuses, contribute to meetings and quality processes (e.g., SAR, planning), uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and participate in ongoing training and development.

• Qualifications & Professional Development - Level 3 qualification (or willingness to achieve) in IAG, customer service, business support or recruitment, plus Level 2 English and Maths and evidence of continued CPD.
• Customer Service & Advisory Experience - Strong background in delivering advice and guidance, working in customer-focused settings and consistently exceeding expectations with excellent local area knowledge.
• Organisation, Target Delivery & IT Skills - Proven ability to plan and manage workload, meet targets and deadlines, maintain effective systems, and use Microsoft Office and IT platforms confidently.
• Communication, Networking & Relationship Building - Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, build networks and maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
• Professionalism, Flexibility & Travel Requirements - Self-motivated, adaptable, enthusiastic and able to work independently or within a team, with willingness to travel across sites and a full UK driving licence with access to a car.

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 March 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• 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…