Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of Manchester
Salary 30000- 32000 dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefits
About the Role
Were looking for a proactive and candidate focused Candidate Engagement Partner to support our Apprenticeship Division.
In this role you will be responsible for building strong candidate pipelines engaging individuals throughout their recruitment journey and matching them to suitable apprenticeship opportunities. You will play a key part in ensuring a high quality experience for both candidates and employers helping to drive successful apprenticeship placements.
Working closely with internal teams and employer partners you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from attraction and screening through to onboarding while ensuring processes are efficient compliant and results-driven.
What Youll Be Doing
Proactively sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards outreach events and online channels
Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future apprenticeship opportunities
Responding to candidate enquiries quickly and providing clear guidance on roles and processes
Screening candidates against role requirements eligibility criteria and apprenticeship readiness
Managing applications through each stage of the recruitment process ensuring timely progression
Producing high quality shortlists aligned to employer needs
Preparing candidates for interviews and supporting them through to offer and onboarding
Using CRM/ATS systems (including Zoho Recruit) to track candidate progress and maintain accurate records
Monitoring recruitment performance and working to meet application interview and enrolment targets
Identifying and addressing pipeline bottlenecks to improve conversion rates
Building strong relationships with candidates employers and internal stakeholders
Delivering a professional and engaging candidate experience to minimise drop-off
Ensuring all activity aligns with compliance safeguarding and apprenticeship funding requirements
Continuously reviewing and improving recruitment processes and ways of working.
Requirements
What We are Looking For
Experience in recruitment candidate engagement or a similar role
Proven ability to source screen and manage candidates through a recruitment pipeline
Strong understanding of candidate experience and pipeline management
Experience working towards targets and managing performance metrics
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and opportunities
Strong relationship building skills and the ability to quickly establish rapport
Highly organised with the ability to manage high volumes of applications and enquiries
Experience using CRM/ATS systems and reporting tools
A proactive results-driven approach with strong attention to detail
Desirable:
Experience within apprenticeships education or funded training programmes
Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and eligibility requirements.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Applications close Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am.
Interviews expected week commencing 29 June 2026.
Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Benefits
Required Skills:
What We are Looking For Experience in recruitment candidate engagement or a similar role Proven ability to source screen and manage candidates through a recruitment pipeline Strong understanding of candidate experience and pipeline management Experience working towards targets and managing performance metrics Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and opportunities Strong relationship building skills and the ability to quickly establish rapport Highly organised with the ability to manage high volumes of applications and enquiries Experience using CRM/ATS systems and reporting tools A proactive results-driven approach with strong attention to detail Desirable: Experience within apprenticeships education or funded training programmes Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and eligibility requirements. How to apply Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications close Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am. Interviews expected week commencing 29 June 2026 Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Candidate Engagement Partner -Apprenticeships Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of ManchesterSalary 30000- 32000 dependent on experienceContract: PermanentBenefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefitsAbout the RoleWere looking for a proa...
Candidate Engagement Partner -Apprenticeships
Location: Hybrid - applicants should be within commuting distance of Manchester
Salary 30000- 32000 dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave Birthday Leave additional company benefits
About the Role
Were looking for a proactive and candidate focused Candidate Engagement Partner to support our Apprenticeship Division.
In this role you will be responsible for building strong candidate pipelines engaging individuals throughout their recruitment journey and matching them to suitable apprenticeship opportunities. You will play a key part in ensuring a high quality experience for both candidates and employers helping to drive successful apprenticeship placements.
Working closely with internal teams and employer partners you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle from attraction and screening through to onboarding while ensuring processes are efficient compliant and results-driven.
What Youll Be Doing
Proactively sourcing and attracting candidates through job boards outreach events and online channels
Building and maintaining a strong pipeline of candidates for current and future apprenticeship opportunities
Responding to candidate enquiries quickly and providing clear guidance on roles and processes
Screening candidates against role requirements eligibility criteria and apprenticeship readiness
Managing applications through each stage of the recruitment process ensuring timely progression
Producing high quality shortlists aligned to employer needs
Preparing candidates for interviews and supporting them through to offer and onboarding
Using CRM/ATS systems (including Zoho Recruit) to track candidate progress and maintain accurate records
Monitoring recruitment performance and working to meet application interview and enrolment targets
Identifying and addressing pipeline bottlenecks to improve conversion rates
Building strong relationships with candidates employers and internal stakeholders
Delivering a professional and engaging candidate experience to minimise drop-off
Ensuring all activity aligns with compliance safeguarding and apprenticeship funding requirements
Continuously reviewing and improving recruitment processes and ways of working.
Requirements
What We are Looking For
Experience in recruitment candidate engagement or a similar role
Proven ability to source screen and manage candidates through a recruitment pipeline
Strong understanding of candidate experience and pipeline management
Experience working towards targets and managing performance metrics
Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and opportunities
Strong relationship building skills and the ability to quickly establish rapport
Highly organised with the ability to manage high volumes of applications and enquiries
Experience using CRM/ATS systems and reporting tools
A proactive results-driven approach with strong attention to detail
Desirable:
Experience within apprenticeships education or funded training programmes
Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and eligibility requirements.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.
Applications close Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am.
Interviews expected week commencing 29 June 2026.
Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
Benefits
Required Skills:
What We are Looking For Experience in recruitment candidate engagement or a similar role Proven ability to source screen and manage candidates through a recruitment pipeline Strong understanding of candidate experience and pipeline management Experience working towards targets and managing performance metrics Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain processes and opportunities Strong relationship building skills and the ability to quickly establish rapport Highly organised with the ability to manage high volumes of applications and enquiries Experience using CRM/ATS systems and reporting tools A proactive results-driven approach with strong attention to detail Desirable: Experience within apprenticeships education or funded training programmes Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and eligibility requirements. How to apply Please submit your CV and Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification. Applications close Monday 29 June 2026 by 9am. Interviews expected week commencing 29 June 2026 Please Note - vacancies may close prior to the expiry date displayed subject to the volume of applications received.
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