Job Description

Job Title:

Apprentice Recruitment Coordinator

Location

: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department:

Business Engagement & Partnerships

Reporting to

: Learner Recruitment Manager

Salary

: 14,565 per annum for first 12 months rising to National Minimum Wage for Age

Annual Leave

: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours

: 37 hours per week

Basis:

Full time, Fixed Term, Apprenticeship - duration 21 months

Join Our Team

Join Middlesbrough College as an Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator and play a vital role in delivering a smooth and efficient recruitment process for apprenticeships. You'll support candidates through pre-employment checks, telephone screenings, and initial assessments, while maintaining accurate records and providing advice and guidance to applicants and students. This dynamic role also involves promoting apprenticeship opportunities through social media, events, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring timely communication and collaboration with recruitment consultants to deliver an exceptional service. From day one, you'll be hands-on, learning from experienced professionals while gaining a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Admin qualification.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Apprentice Recruitment Coordinator you will:


Support with applicant pre-employment checks that apply for apprenticeships delivered by Middlesbrough College. Support with telephone screenings for new applicants applying for apprenticeships and arranging first stage interviews. Support with the setup of initial assessments at first stage interviews, including invigilating these assessments. Support with end process documentation creation and chasing. Provide support to college students enabling them to move into potential apprenticeships. Keep the Apprenticeship Records system up to date. Provide apprenticeship information, advice and guidance to applicants including CV writing support.

What We're Looking For:

We seek candidates who:


At least 3 GCSEs, including Grade 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent). A commitment to undertake any mandatory training relevant to the role. Good personal presentation skills. Evidence of a desire to work in a busy office environment.

What's in it for you?

The College offers an excellent benefits package which includes:


Health & Wellbeing - Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family Family-Friendly Policies - We offer family-friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life's big moments Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources Professional Development - Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities College Extras - Save money, feel great, and go green with:

+ Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
+ Discounted gift cards for big brands
+ Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
+ Cycle to Work scheme
+ Coming soon: EV Leasing
+ Pension Schemes - Teachers', LGPS & NEST
+ Discounted car parking on site

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our 'Work For Us' page.





For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Nicole James, Learner Recruitment Manager, on nicole.james@northernskills.co.uk





Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.





Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!


We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.


This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.


We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.





This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as 'spent', must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.


It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.


Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you've applied for a role, thank you! We'll review applications and get back to you in January.





Wishing you a happy holiday season!





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