RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

Do extraordinary things with a remarkable Apprenticeship Recruitment team. Paragon Skills are Ofsted Grade 2 “Good” and the UK’s Number 1 Training provider, with a true dedication to the Care and Education Sector. We are passionate, determined, and inspiring individuals who support thousands of learners and businesses nationally and we are committed to our pledge to deliver an outstanding teaching and learning experience to every learner every time. Our people are at the heart of everything we do and we proud to be a gold standard for Investors in People, Investors in Young People, and Leaders in Safeguarding and be a disability confident employer. Location: Hybrid - working remotely from home and out of our office in Bristol Office, C/O Origin Workspace, 40 Berkeley Square, BS8 1HP Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 depending on experience - plus uncapped commission of £30 per start We are looking for a recruitment consultant who will support apprentices finding employment with our clients. In the newly created role you will be part of a growing team playing a pivotal part by identifying and supporting applicants into candidates for a variety of apprenticeships we deliver. You'll be forward thinking with a desire to make a difference. With your infectious and transferable energy you'll work closely with the hiring managers and ensure that the recruitment process is seamless, whilst manging the expectations of both clients and candidates. This is great opportunity to be part of growing training provider. In this role you will: . Work closely with clients to understand their apprenticeship needs and create detailed job descriptions tailored to their requirements. . Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to attract diverse candidates and promote apprenticeship opportunities with a client-focused approach. . Conduct initial screenings to evaluate candidates' skills, motivations, and alignment with client expectations. . Maintain open communication, providing regular updates to both parties and facilitating feedback sessions. . Ensure compliance with all relevant labour laws and Data regulations, as well as any specific client guidelines. . Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, recruitment activities, and client requirements. . Schedule and coordinate interviews with client hiring managers, ensuring a streamlined and efficient process. What we are looking for: . GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent) . Strong communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent attention to detail . Experience in recruitment ideally working with apprentices . Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders . Excellent IT Skills, including MS Office and knowledge of CRM and ATS systems Paragon Skills is an inclusive, welcoming, and supportive place to work with a fantastic culture which supports each employees learning, development and career growth. We are proud to offer a suite of Paragon Choices which are optional benefits including life assurance and income protection and core benefits below. . 20 days annual leave - increasing with length of service and a holiday purchase scheme . 3 Paragon Days for our Operational December Closure and 8 Public Bank Holidays . Up to 3 days of paid volunteering leave and corporate conscience initiatives . Perkbox – a suite of lifestyle benefits and wellness tools . Recognition and long service awards to celebrate our colleagues’ . Uncapped commission We are a Disability Confident Employer  and have a guaranteed interview scheme in place to ensure that nobody is overlooked or discriminated against because of their disability. If you meet the minimum criteria when you apply and you have informed us in your application that you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview for that role. To promote and maintain an inclusive working environment, as part of your application process we will ask you to share data on certain characteristics. These answers will not form part of the selection and recruitment process and will not be shared with anyone outside of the People Team. We are  Leaders in Safeguarding Gold  and committed to the safeguarding, welfare and wellbeing of our learners and colleagues and implement robust safer recruitment practices to support this. Dependant on the role you are applying for, we may undertake a number of necessary checks to confirm you are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults, which may include a Disclosure and Barring Service check. We are proud to inspire success and we can only do this by recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of the learners and clients we support, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and actively promote equality and inclusion throughout our colleague and learner populations.