Recruitment Officer

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Recruitment Officer
Director of Marketing and Business Development
37.5 hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)
52 weeks
Permanent
£28,119.00 + OTE (up to £1,005.00)

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young

people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment.

Landmarks  is  an  independent  specialist  day  college  for  young  people  with  learning

disabilities and difficulties. The college offers a wide range of programmes that are tailored

to each individual’s needs.

Landmarks operates from several sites across; Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South

Yorkshire, with our main site located in Eckington, S21 4EF.

Landmarks has several satellite provisions in Rotherham, Nottingham city Centre and a “real-

life” hospitality and catering facilitate in Rainworth, Mansfield. These environments enable

us to provide a range of personal and vocational training opportunities including:

§  Agriculture
§  Animal Studies
§  Arboriculture
§  Art
§  Business Administration
§  Conservation
§  Duke of Edinburgh
§  Equine Studies
§  Floristry

Independent Travel Training
Independent Living Skills

§  Horticulture
§  Hospitality & Catering
§
§
§  Labouring (CSCS)
§  Retail
§  Supported Internships
§  Wildlife  Management
§  Work  Experience

Our staff are required to work on a range of different sites, including; college campuses,

employer’s premises or communities local to your learners home - therefore willingness to

travel  is  essential.  There  may  be  a  requirement  to  transport  learners  in  your  own  car,

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insurance implications are reimbursed. Mileage and expenses are provided for travel during

the working day.

Main Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include, but are not restricted to:

•  Drive enrolment growth by proactively identifying and converting prospective

learners using a mix of sales and marketing strategies.

•  Use a multi-channel sales approach, including cold calling, email marketing,

networking, and in-person visits to generate new applicants.

•  Deliver engaging college tours across our five sites—Eckington, Rotherham,

Nottingham, Mansfield, and Dronfield—to provide prospective learners and their

families with an in-depth understanding of our offering.

•  Maximise conversion rates by effectively guiding applicants through the admissions

journey, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience.

•  Build and maintain relationships with schools, local authorities, and external

partners to create strong referrals.

•  Respond to incoming enquiries from prospective learners and families, providing

detailed information about the college.

•  Deliver persuasive presentations and tours, showcasing the benefits of the college

and addressing individual needs and concerns.

•  Collaborate with marketing to develop and refine recruitment campaigns, ensuring

they effectively engage the right audience.

•  Represent the college at events and fairs, proactively engaging with potential

learners and their families.

This list of duties should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive as the post holder may

be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities.

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Person Specification
The selection process will involve assessments being made on the extent to which
applicants meet the criteria listed in the table below:

Desirable
Any relevant
qualifications.

Experience within
education or SEND
settings.

Criteria
Qualifications

Experience

Skills

Knowledge

Personal Attributes

Essential
Good standard of general
education
Inc. English and Maths
(Level 2 or
equivalent).
Good communication
skills, both verbal
and written.
Experience in sales,
student recruitment, or
learner admissions.
Promote a positive
working environment.
Highly organised, with the
ability to manage multiple
applications and outreach
activities effectively.
Communicate effectively
(both verbally and in
writing) at all levels e.g.
learners, staff, parents,
visitors
Establish and maintain
good professional
relationships with
learners, parents/carers
and colleagues.
Computer literate with
excellent working
knowledge of Microsoft
Office (including Word,
Excel and Databases).
Target driven mindset.
Confident.

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Passionate about
education and supporting
learners with additional
needs.
Punctual
Approachable
Organised and resourceful
Smart appearance
Access to a car and a full
UK driving licence.

Other Requirements

In return we will offer:

§  24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (Westfield Health):Confidential emotional,

financial and practical support whenever you need it.

§  Education Support Helpline:Free, specialist wellbeing support for all teaching and

education staff.

§  Access to Trained Mental Health First Aiders: On-site support from staff trained to

listen, signpost and offer immediate reassurance.

§  Comprehensive Westfield Health Package (level 2): Includes a health cash plan,

virtual GP appointments, counselling options, discounted shopping and services, and a

wide range of wellbeing resources.

§  Annual Flu Vaccination Voucher: Supporting your health and reducing winter illness.
§  Access to Additional Discount Schemes: Including the Blue Light Card and other

optional staff savings programmes.

§  Health & Wellbeing Services: Occupational Health support where necessary.
§  Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: Up to 35 days, dependant on length of service.
§  Long Service Recognition: Celebrating and rewarding your commitment to the

organisation.

§  Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies: Increased occupational maternity and paternity

pay (subject to eligibility).

§  Occupational Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay that increases with length of service.
§  Professional Development & Career Progression: A wide range of CPD, training

courses and structured development pathways (role-dependent).

§  Life Cover: Financial protection providing peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
§  Standard Life Pension Scheme: Supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
§  Free On-Site Parking.

Landmarks  is  committed  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  the  welfare  of  our  learners  and  to
ensure  our  learners  are  protected  from  abuse.  Landmarks  is  therefore  exempt  from  the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All offers of employment will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, which it deems satisfactory
(you will be viable for the cost of a DBS if you leave within your probationary period).

Where a post is eligible, a check against the barred lists will be undertaken. There are different
types  of  regulated  activities  that  employees  will  need  to  undertake  as  part  of  their  role  to
qualify to be checked on the adult and child barred list.

It is an offence to apply for a role that involves regulated activity to children, if the applicant is
barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

To  find  out  what  makes  Landmarks  a  remarkable  place  to  work,  visit  our  website
www.landmarks.ac.uk,  and  follow  Landmarks  Specialist  College  on  Facebook  for  more
information.

If you have any further queries or would like to arrange a discussion regarding the terms and
conditions of employment at Landmarks please contact a member of HR – 01246 433788 or
HR@landmarks.ac.uk.