Job Description

Candidate Relationship Coordinator

About the Role

We are looking for a

Candidate Relationship Coordinator

to join our friendly and growing Candidate Team at TIB Services. In this role, you will support a group of assigned candidates through their onboarding journey -- from initial registration to being fully vetted and ready to work in schools.

You will play a key role in building relationships, maintaining compliance standards, and ensuring candidates feel supported, informed, and motivated throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Screening & Relationship Management

Review candidate CVs and applications to assess suitability (DIY skills, transferable skills, life experience, community/voluntary involvement). Conduct proactive screening calls to discuss suitability before formal interview. Liaise with our specialist interviewing team (retired police officers). Manage candidate TIB Profiles following interview.

Vetting & Compliance

Guide candidates through vetting to

KCSIE standards

, including: Enhanced DBS & Children's Barred List checks Right to Work documentation Employment references ID verification Build rapport and provide clear, friendly communication throughout onboarding.

Matching Candidates to School Vacancies

Track relevant school vacancies in each candidate's area. Ensure fully vetted candidates are put forward for work swiftly.

General Administration

Handle inbound and outbound calls and respond to emails. Maintain accurate records. Provide general administrative support. Work collaboratively within our 4-person Candidate Team.

Required Attributes

You must have:

Minimum

1 year in a permanent office-based role

Strong organisational skills and

excellent attention to detail

Confident

written and verbal communication

A warm, people-focused approach -- ability to build rapport quickly Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience in the

education

or

care

sectors Experience with

employee/candidate onboarding and vetting

Benefits

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time

About TIB Services

TIB Services is the team behind safe, welcoming schools. We connect excellent candidates with rewarding roles as

school site managers and caretakers

across more than

2,000 schools and trusts in the UK

.

Many of our candidates come from military, police, and engineering backgrounds. They join us to

give something back

to their local communities -- and our entire mission is centred around purpose and impact.

Hear why our team love working here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKsMqQGiZcQ

Why Join Us?

Office-based in

Oakham

, 5 minutes from the town centre A close-knit team of

25 people (plus 2 dogs!)

Regular company events and team building activities Friendly, modern working environment Mission-driven organisation in a period of growth Opportunities for professional development and progression
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Free flu jabs Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Paid volunteer time
Work Location: In person