Recruitment and Placement Officer

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

Candidate Resourcing & Recruitment:

• Source apprenticeship candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and internal databases.
• Screen candidates via telephone, video, and face-to-face interviews.
• Assess candidate suitability against apprenticeship standards and employer requirements.
• Maintain accurate candidate records on CRM system.

Apprentice Placement & Matching:

• Match candidates to appropriate apprenticeship vacancies.
• Prepare candidates for interviews (CV support, interview guidance, expectations).
• Coordinate interviews between candidates and employers.
• Support successful onboarding and placement of apprentices.

Employer & Stakeholder Support:

• Liaise with employers to understand vacancy requirements and workforce needs.
• Provide timely updates to employers on candidate progress.
• Support employer engagement teams with vacancy fulfilment.

Administration & Compliance:

• Ensure all candidate documentation is complete and compliant.
• Support eligibility checks and right-to-work requirements.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records.
• Track placement outcomes and report on KPIs.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to improving recruitment and placement processes.
• Support marketing and outreach activities to attract new applicants.
• Participate in training and development as part of the apprenticeship programme.

Skills & Attributes:

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised with good attention to detail.
• Confident using IT systems (MS Office, CRM databases).
• Ability to manage multiple candidates and priorities.
• Professional, proactive, and customer-focused.

Desirable:

• Interest in recruitment, HR, or apprenticeships.
• Experience of working in an office or customer-facing role.
• Familiarity with social media recruitment platforms.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English