About the Role
18 Months fixed term Apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration
Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates:
Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum
18-20 years - £19,871 per annum
21+ years - £23,555 per annum
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to kick start your career? We are currently hiring for Employer Support and Recruitment Apprentice to work within our Apprenticeship Directorate.
Luminate Education Group is one of the largest and most diverse further education providers in the UK, offering a wide range of high-quality vocational courses and apprenticeships to help individuals develop their skills and advance their careers.
The Apprenticeship Team is a dedicated group within the college, focused on supporting both employers and apprentices throughout the apprenticeship journey. They provide expert advice, guidance, and training opportunities across various sectors to ensure the development of a highly skilled workforce.
Located at our Keighley College campus, which is easily accessible by public transport. It is a 5 - 8 minute walk from Keighley bus station and right next door to Keighley train station.
What You Will Do
- A varied role which will change day to day, it will include Business Administration, Employer Engagement and Learner Recruitment Support responsibilities.
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Attend a range of external meetings and events representing Luminate Education Group which will vary in terms of audience. This could be business networking events, school assemblies, careers fairs or celebratory evenings to name a few.
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Respond to inbound leads/ enquires and provide customer service support to existing employer partners. Enquiries will come through a range of channels (telephone, website, marketing campaigns and referrals).
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Robust knowledge and understanding of the colleges offering, including Apprenticeships, T Levels, Commercial Training and Work Placements.
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Support with the preparation of proposals detailing the training solutions the college is able to provide.
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Ensure the databases/systems are up to date
About You
- English and Maths at Level 2 / GCSE at grade C / 4 or equivalent
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IT skills, with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
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Track record of maintaining excellent customer service standards while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Ability to communicate clearly and appropriately with diverse audiences, including learners, internal teams, and external organisations/providers
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly, accurately, and appropriately to a range of audiences
About Us
Luminate Education Group is a collective of education providers based in Yorkshire with one clear purpose: to make a positive difference to people’s lives through genuinely transformative education and training.
We offer a wide range of job vacancies across our business support functions - Finance, Human Resources, ITSS, Marketing, Communications, Executive Support, Estates and Food Services. Our large size and diverse range of member organisations means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
As an education provider, we are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our workforce, and you’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow.
Luminate Education Group consists of; Harrogate College, Keighley College, Leeds City College, Leeds Sixth Form College, Pudsey Sixth Form College, Leeds Conservatoire and University Centre Leeds.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
