Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer (Maternity Cover)

About the role:

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. There is no fixed closing date; the role will close when there are sufficient applicants to interview, so please apply soon to avoid missing out.

• 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

• 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

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 educational 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 difference to people's lives.

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

As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities. We use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn and use these accreditations to provide us with an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.

London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status. As a Disability Confident-Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum job role criteria.

If you have accessibility needs and/or require any adjustments for the application and interview process, please email us at

In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults. As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, along with a Children's Barred List check if in regulated activity. Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to disclose or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn. The College's DBS policy is available upon request.