Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice

Keighley College

Keighley, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Closes in 5 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025)

Posted on 2 December 2025

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Summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career? We are currently hiring an Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice to work within our Apprenticeship Directorate.

Wage

£15,144 a year

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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 - Friday between 8:30am - 4:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 January 2026

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-ins’ with existing employer partners.
  • You will work with the marketing team to support with the organisation and running of recruitment events, celebratory evenings and activities 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.

GENERAL LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL STAFF:

  • Maintain and update knowledge of the subject/professional area and co-operate in any staff development activities required to effectively carry out the duties of the post.
  • Comply with safeguarding procedures, including the promotion of the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
  • Comply with all relevant policies and procedures.
  • Act with honesty and integrity to maintain high standards of ethics and professional standards.
  • Use and promote restorative practice approaches.
  • Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Promote a positive image of the Luminate Education Group and member organisations.
  •  Any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, which may be required from time to time.

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Keighley College Campus, Bradford Rd Keighley BD 21 4 HQ, Keighley, BD21 4HQ
  • Park Lane, Leeds, LS3 1AA
  • Printworks Campus, Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JY
  • Quarry Hill Campus, Leeds, LS2 7BS
  • Mabgate Campus, 74-76 Mabgate, Leeds, LS9 7EA
  • University Centre, Park Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 1AA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Mathematics (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

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 group 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. 

Company benefits

Annual leave is 39 days plus bank holidays, CPD opportunities, employee wellbeing initiatives, flexible and hybrid working opportunities and pension schemes with generous employer contributions.

After this apprenticeship

Potential full-time job upon completion of apprenticeship. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003236.

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Closes in 5 days (Tuesday 9 December 2025)

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