Candidate Engagement Partner -Apprenticeships

• 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

• 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
  

• Experience within apprenticeships, education, or funded training programmes
  


• Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and eligibility requirements.
  

Benefits