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We at Best Practice Network share the belief that every child, regardless of their background, should benefit from an excellent education. To achieve that, we support and train the educational professionals who work alongside them to be the best they can be, so in turn, they can transform the lives of children and young people.

We’re a friendly, DfE accredited, Ofsted outstanding training company providing apprenticeships, professional development and the DfE’s ‘Golden Thread’ (trainee teachers to school Executive Leaders). We are adaptable, collaborative, and genuinely value the work we do to support the education sector, as much as our trainees do.

Our people are at the heart of our business and our passion and commitment to education is what drives us. As a result, we have seen incredible growth over the last few years both nationally and internationally.

We aim to be an employer where everyone can be themselves, do their best in an inclusive working environment and where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives.

Job description:

We are looking for an Apprenticeship Recruitment Coordinator to work in our Bristol office. This is a diverse and exciting role and will enable the individual to develop and learn new skills while working in a sociable environment.

The success of Best Practice Network rests on a very strongly felt and shared set of values which determine its strategic direction. It is crucial that the successful candidate shares our values of student-centredness, equality of opportunity and parity of esteem for staff and students.

At Best Practice Network we are:

• Passionate and excited about learning
• Inclusive and supportive
• Responsive to student, employer and community needs
• Always aspiring to the highest standards
• Professional and enterprising
• Innovative and creative
• Friendly and welcoming

Main Duties

- Help us find amazing candidates for apprenticeship positions by sourcing, qualifying, and shortlisting based on job descriptions from our clients.

- Schedule and conduct friendly screening interviews to get to know our candidates better.

- Guide candidates through the recruitment process, making it easy for them to submit their CVs to the right clients.

- Arrange interviews.

- Build and maintain relationships with candidates, supporting them in their career journeys.

- Use government websites, social media, LinkedIn, and other tools to discover great talent out there.

- Share job opportunities by uploading engaging job ads and keeping our website content fresh and inviting.

- Connect with our clients, building strong relationships and joining them in meetings to discuss their needs.

- Reach out to new businesses to help promote candidates looking for work in their area.

- Take care of important admin tasks, including following up on leads and inquiries with a friendly touch.

Personal Specification

- Be a strong communicator with great written and verbal skills, and have an excellent telephone manner.

- Maintain a professional attitude in all your interactions.

- Be a fantastic remote worker who thrives in a virtual environment, the expectations are that you work from our office 2 days a week and from home 3 days.

- Stay calm and focused under pressure, handling challenges with ease.

- Be comfortable using MS Word and Excel in your daily tasks.

- Embrace change with an open mind, always looking for ways to improve how we do things.

- Be a motivated self-starter with a can-do spirit and confidence.

- Aim for your goals with excellent time management and organisational skills.

Job Type: Full-time