Opportunity information
Advert closing date 30/08/2026
Description
At Skern Skills, we believe apprenticeships change lives. As an Apprenticeship Recruitment Specialist, you will play a vital role in connecting talented individuals with meaningful career opportunities while helping employers build the workforce they need to succeed.
Field Based - preferably Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Worcester areas.
Salary: 16,500pa
Role overview
Working closely with employers, Business Development Managers, training partners, schools and careers services, you will manage the end-to-end apprenticeship recruitment journey. Your focus will be on attracting, engaging and supporting candidates, ensuring an exceptional experience for both learners and employers whilst contributing to the growth and success of our apprenticeship programmes.
This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused individual who is passionate about creating opportunities, building talent pipelines and making a positive impact on the future workforce.
Key responsibilities
- Apprentice Recruitment and Candidate Engagement
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for apprenticeship vacancies.
- Create engaging and compelling job advertisements that attract high-quality candidates.
- Promote vacancies through appropriate recruitment channels, job boards and social media platforms. Refreshing and renewing to keep ahead of algorithms on socials.
- Screen applications and assess suitability against apprenticeship eligibility requirements and employer criteria.
- Coordinate interviews between candidates and employers, ensuring all compliance and safeguarding requirements are met.
- Gather and communicate interview feedback promptly, maintaining a positive candidate experience throughout.
- Support candidates through the recruitment process, providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) where appropriate.
- Maintain regular contact with applicants and new starters to support engagement, onboarding and retention.
- Ensure every candidate receives a professional, responsive and positive experience, regardless of outcome.
Employer and Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Work closely with employers to understand recruitment needs and workforce planning requirements.
- Develop strong working relationships with Business Development Managers, training partners and operational teams.
- Act as a trusted recruitment partner, providing advice and support throughout the hiring process.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure recruitment targets and cohort starts are achieved.
- Promote Skern Skills as an employer and training provider of choice.
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, careers services and community organisations to create sustainable candidate pipelines.
Attraction and Talent Pipeline Development
- Develop and deliver recruitment campaigns that generate quality apprenticeship applications.
- Build and nurture talent pools to meet both immediate and future recruitment requirements.
- Where required, be able to attend and support events including careers fairs, open evenings, school engagement activities and community events.
- Identify innovative ways to attract talent and increase awareness of apprenticeship opportunities.
- Maintain a proactive approach to workforce planning, ensuring future recruitment needs are anticipated and prepared for.
Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Utilise the Enrola recruitment system and Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to its full capability.
- Ensure candidate records, vacancy information and recruitment data are accurate and up to date.
- Produce regular reports on recruitment activity, pipeline status and performance metrics.
- Monitor recruitment outcomes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Continually review recruitment processes to improve quality, candidate experience and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Embrace new technologies and best practice recruitment approaches to enhance service delivery.
Compliance and Quality
- Maintain a strong understanding of apprenticeship programmes, eligibility criteria and compliance requirements.
- Ensure all recruitment activity complies with safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion principles and relevant employment legislation.
- Support organisational quality standards by maintaining accurate records and documentation throughout the recruitment process.
- About Skern
At Skern, we're passionate about helping people grow. Through Skern Adventure and Skern Skills, we deliver outdoor education, apprenticeships, professional training and workforce development that create positive change through lasting learning. For over 50 years, we've been helping people build confidence, develop skills and shape brighter futures by creating meaningful learning experiences that make a lasting difference.
Why join Skern Skills?
- Make a difference – Be part of an organisation committed to creating positive life change through learning.
- Invest in your future – Access a wide range of CPD opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.
- Generous annual leave – Enjoy a competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional unpaid leave.
- Long service rewards – Receive extra annual leave after two years' continuous service.
- Health & wellbeing support – Access online GP appointments, prescriptions and physiotherapy for you and your dependants.
- Adventure for less – Enjoy 50% off stays at our residential centres for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Programme – Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support whenever you need it.
Entry requirements
Essential
- Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or candidate engagement.
- Strong understanding of apprenticeship programmes and recruitment. processes and levels/quals/ knowledge cross overs.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities effectively.
- Experience using recruitment systems, databases or ATS platforms.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently while building effective partnerships across teams.
- Good written English and confident administration skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and digital recruitment tools.
- Experience delivering outstanding customer or candidate experiences.
Desirable
- Experience recruiting apprentices, trainees or early careers talent.
- Knowledge of government-funded training and apprenticeship frameworks.
- Experience working with employers, schools, colleges or careers services.
- Understanding of labour market trends and talent attraction strategies.
- Driving and access to a vehicle for events and meetings
Training to be provided
Things to consider
Field Based - preferably Gloucester, Tewkesbury and Worcester areas.
Skills required
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Future prospects
Hours per week 24
Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom, EX39 1NG
