Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover)

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a motivated and organised Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. In this role, you’ll be the connector between aspiring apprentices and employers, guiding candidates through the recruitment process and supporting businesses in finding the right talent.
Key Responsibilities

- Promote apprenticeship opportunities to prospective learners across schools, colleges, and community settings
- Support candidates with applications, CVs, and interview preparation
- Book interviews and coordinate schedules between candidates and employers
- Follow up with employers to gather feedback, confirm placements, and maintain strong relationships
- Work closely with employers to understand recruitment needs and match suitable candidates
- Maintain accurate records and track recruitment activity against targets
- Represent LSEC at careers fairs, open days, and outreach events
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a smooth onboarding experience

What You’ll Bring

- Experience in recruitment, careers advice, or learner engagement
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A passion for helping learners succeed
- Knowledge of apprenticeships and the FE sector (desirable)
- Confidence using CRM systems and digital tools

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges (LSEC) is a leading further and higher education provider, with seven campuses across Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, and Lambeth and c1000 staff. The College delivers a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships and degree programmes to over 13,000 students, designed to meet employer and industry needs.
Committed to transforming lives through the power of learning, the College plays a vital role in promoting social mobility, creating opportunities for learners of all backgrounds to achieve their potential.  With state-of-the-art facilities and strong partnerships with employers and universities, the college equips students with the skills, confidence and opportunities needed for success in their careers and their lives.
As part of London & South East Education Group, the College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust. This growing and successful Multi-Academy Trust currently has a network of 13 mainstream, special and alternative provision schools across Bromley, Bexley, Surrey and Lambeth.
The Group has also recently launched a charity – the LASER Education Foundation. This organisation supports disadvantaged children and their families across the region, through a wide range of programmes and initiatives.
With a combined turnover of c£100m, the Group has ambitious growth plans. There has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation – and really make a different to people’s lives.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes annual leave of 27 days (excluding bank holidays) plus a further three days over the Christmas break. We provide up to two more additional College closure days throughout the year, and also offer leave for volunteering.
Excellent pension schemes are offered, including employer contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Other benefits include:

- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work/bike loan scheme
- Annual season ticket loan
- Access to the 'Discounts for Teachers' portal
- Free Wifi access in over 10,000 locations worldwide Eduroam
- Access to our onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in our in-house restaurants and on our hair and beauty treatments