Head of Recruitment for Apprentices & Training

This East Lancashire college is seeking an experienced team member to work initially until the end of July with the possibility of the position then becoming permanent.

Candidates will need a current DBS (or be in the process of applying for this).

Main Specifics of Role

1. Lead on all aspects of commercial activity, sales and recruitment for Apprenticeships

and work-based training.

1. To develop and implement commercial and recruitment strategies in line with NCCG’s

goals and objectives and ambitions for growth.

1. Support the setting, managing and monitoring of income and apprenticeship recruitment targets using key metrics and reporting performance to the senior leadership team.
2. To lead the sales and recruitment department, drive performance and deliver effective

performance management of the team, ensuring positive outcomes for applicants, employers and stakeholders.

1. To lead on the development and maintenance of key stakeholder relationships representing NCCG externally and promoting collaboration.
2. Be proactive in keeping up to date with commercial opportunities and threats, market developments and changes in government priorities including funding.
3. To lead the implementation and adoption of improved CRM systems to support exemplary communication with stakeholders and reporting of engagement.
4. To provide essential market intelligence to inform the development of the Colleges work-based curriculum offer, responding to local, regional and national need.
5. To ensure effective and responsive budget and resource management.
6. To play an active role as part of the College’s management team and build positive relationships to support the Work-Based Training and Apprenticeship team in securing positive outcomes.