Learner Engagement Officer (Administrator, Recruitment) TAME46704

Based in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, Our client is a further education college that offers a wide range of courses including Full-Time, Part-Time, Apprenticeships and University Level. They aim to give all students an exceptional experience.

They believe in excellence and back that up with high standards, real working environments and great teaching. They also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. That is why they aim to give every person the opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.

They are currently looking to recruit a Learner Engagement Officer to join them to provide administrative services for apprenticeships and other contracts managed through the work based learning team.

Providing recruitment support for candidates accessing apprenticeship vacancies by carrying out initial screening and assessments, completion of auditable documentation/enrolments and eligibility evidence, you will deal with day to day enquiries and ensure that all the necessary documentation and recruitment processes are followed.  Arranging interviews when required for the learner and liaising with the employer and candidate throughout, you will match candidates to appropriate employers whilst meeting with applicants to provide introductions to apprenticeships as part of the recruitment process. 

With experience of word processing, databases and spreadsheets, you will have a background of dealing with the public by telephone and in person coupled with experience of working in an administrative capacity.  Good organisational skills are essential and you must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with and relate to people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, especially young people.

Closing date for applications: Noon, Wednesday 29^th March 2017

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.