Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice
Keighley College
Keighley (BD21 4HQ)
Closes in 30 days (Monday 11 August 2025)
Posted on 11 July 2025
Contents
Summary
Keighley College are currently hiring for Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice to work within their Apprenticeship Directorate. The Apprenticeship Team is a dedicated group within the college, focused on supporting both employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey.
- Wage
-
£15,144 a year
Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum 18-20 years - £19,871 per annum 21+ years - £23,555 per annum
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
-
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5:30pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
-
Monday 18 August 2025
- Duration
-
1 year 6 months
- Positions available
-
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
SPECIFIC ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- The post holder will shadow Employer Support and Recruitment Co-Ordinator’s learning how to support a range of employers, in the identification of their skills needs and providing services and solutions to support them
- This post holder will begin to build relationships with employer partners/ levy employers and SME’s alike
- The post holder will provide administrative support to Employer Support and Recruitment Co-Ordinator’s
- The post holder will support in booking applicants for their Initial Assessment, ALS Assessment, Career, Information, Advice and Guidance sessions
- The post holder will provide administrative support in the advertisement of apprenticeship vacancies and support employers with their DAS Management
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice you will have a varied role which changes day to day, it will include Business Administration, Employer Engagement and Learner Recruitment Support responsibilities
- You will attend a range of external meetings and events representing Luminate Education Group which will vary in terms of audience. This could be business networking events, school assemblies, careers fairs or celebratory evenings to
name a few - The post holder will respond to inbound leads and provide customer service support to existing employer partners
- The post holder will manage enquiries coming in through a range of channels (telephone, website, marketing campaigns and referrals) in line with customer service expectations
- You will have a robust knowledge and understanding of the colleges offering, including Apprenticeships, T Levels, Commercial Training and Work Placements
- You will support with the preparation of proposals detailing the training solutions the college is able to provide
- You will build a talent pool and manage this effectively to promote apprenticeship ready applicants directly to employers
- You will be supporting the Employer Support and Recruitment Co-Ordinator’s with the processing of repeat business, this will include ‘check in’s’ with existing employer partners
- You will work with the marketing team to support with the organisation and running of recruitment events, celebratory evenings and activity during National Apprenticeship Week
- You will keep all CRM systems up to date with activity logs against all employer partners
- Ability to participate in evening/weekend work as required
- Any other duties that are specific to the department
- Assistance in the preparation, support and participation of examinations and invigilation across the Group
Where you'll work
Keighley College Campus
Bradford Rd Keighley BD 21 4 HQ
Keighley
BD21 4HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C)
- Maths (grade 4 / C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Confident communicator
- Adaptable
- Written communication skills
- Verbal communication skills
About this company
Keighley College is apart of Luminate Education Group which is is a group of education providers in Yorkshire. We deliver education in further and higher education settings. It’s our job to make a positive difference to the lives of our students and apprentices, by delivering quality teaching and training opportunities that will improve their future.
Company benefits
- We offer an excellent annual leave entitlement starting at 39 days plus bank holidays for full time support staff. - We provide vouchers for free eye testing for users of display screen equipment.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential full-time postiton upon completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
Emmie Brown
emmie.brown@keighleycollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331266.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Monday 11 August 2025)
When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.