Salary - £28,074 per annum + excellent benefits (pro-rata if applicable)
Hours - 37 hours per week
Contract - Permanent
Location - Peterborough & Stamford
Closing Date - 14th August 2026
Are you currently a recruiter looking for your next challenge? Wanting to try a new sector of Education?
We’re looking for a Recruitment Officer to work within the work experience department (Student Services) at IEG, this is a multi-site role.
The role is permanent, full-time that’s perfect for someone who is proactive, organised, and driven to make a real difference in students’ careers.
As a key ambassador for the college, you will expand our network of industry partners and secure high-quality work placements for our students. You’ll be instrumental in ensuring every partnership is successful, meeting both our college targets and employers’ workforce needs.
What you’ll be doing
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Researching, networking, and reaching out to employers to create new work placement opportunities
- Following up on business leads and generating new opportunities through cold calling, events, and marketing campaigns
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with employers, acting as the main point of contact
- Marketing work experience, apprenticeships, and bespoke training to employers
- Carrying out employer health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with group policies
- Maintaining accurate records and keeping our CRM system up to date
- Reporting on progress against KPIs and employer engagement targets
- Resolving any employer concerns quickly and professionally
- Attending college events to promote work experience opportunities
Who we’re looking for
You’ll be proactive, professional, and confident in building relationships with a wide range of people. You’ll enjoy working independently and as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, and be highly organised with a keen eye for detail.
Essential:
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Experience in a customer-facing role
- Proven ability to generate business leads and build relationships
- Excellent planning, organisation, and administrative skills
- Experience using CRM systems
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel between college sites
Desirable:
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Experience working with young people and adults in education
- Knowledge of safeguarding and health and safety requirements
Why work for IEG?
- Generous Leave: 30 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
- Competitive Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
- Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
- Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are made subject to pre-employment checks.
If you’re ready to help students gain the experiences they need to succeed, and thrive in a role where your relationship-building skills are celebrated, we’d love to hear from you.
IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.
