Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer

Salary – £25,534 per annum
Hours – 30 hours per week, all year round
Contract – Permanent
Location – Peterborough
Closing Date – 26th January 2026

Are you passionate about connecting people with opportunity and helping employers build the workforce of the future?

We're looking for an Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer to play a key role in growing and strengthening our apprenticeship provision across Stamford and Peterborough Colleges.

This is a varied, fast‑paced and people‑focused role where you'll work closely with employers, learners and colleagues to deliver a high‑quality, end‑to‑end apprenticeship recruitment service.

You'll be the link between employers looking to recruit apprentices and individuals ready to start their career journey. From understanding employer needs and advertising vacancies, through to shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews and supporting sign‑up, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

You’ll also build long‑term employer relationships, promote apprenticeships across the region, and support business growth by matching the right learner to the right opportunity.

• Working with employers to understand skills gaps and recruitment needs
• Promoting apprenticeships and managing vacancy advertising
• Shortlisting candidates, carrying out initial interviews and assessments
• Matching suitable applicants to employer vacancies
• Supporting employers with apprenticeship funding, compliance and onboarding
• Coordinating assessment days and apprentice inductions
• Ensuring learners with additional needs are fully supported
• Representing IEG at open events, careers fairs and National Apprenticeship Week
• Maintaining accurate records and contributing to continuous improvement

You’ll be organised, proactive and confident working with a wide range of people. You’ll enjoy building relationships, managing multiple priorities and delivering excellent customer service.

• Experience in recruitment, apprenticeships, training or employer engagement
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A customer‑focused, solutions‑driven approach
• The ability to work to targets and deadlines in a busy environment
• Confidence working with employers, learners and internal teams

Experience with in apprenticeships or work‑based learning is desirable, but we’re equally interested in transferable skills and the right mindset.

• Make a real impact by helping people into meaningful careers
• Be part of a supportive, values‑driven organisation
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and discretionary days
• Opportunities for professional development and CPD
• A role with variety, autonomy and strong internal collaboration

Some evening and weekend working is required to support events and employer needs.

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.