Learner Recruiter/Apprenticeship Recruitment Consultant -Derby

Location: Derby or surrounding area - Home based with weekly travel to Wolverhampton Head Office

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 Plus Bonus

Who We Are: At Juniper Training, we’re passionate about empowering young people to reach their full potential. As a leading provider of high‑quality vocational education and training, we’re committed to inspiring learners, equipping them with the skills and confidence they need to thrive in their careers. We don’t just teach—we transform lives.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a Learner Recruitment Consultant to join our Apprenticeship Recruitment team on a full‑time basis. This is a 360 recruitment role, meaning you will be responsible for both sourcing candidates and identifying suitable employer opportunities. If you’re a people‑person with a passion for education and a talent for building strong connections, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Employer Engagement: Actively seek out and build relationships with employers, identifying apprenticeship opportunities and promoting Juniper Training as a trusted partner.
• Inspiring the Next Generation: Reach out to young people through social media, events, schools, and community partnerships to share what Juniper Training has to offer.
• Getting to Know Learners: Conduct friendly interviews and assessments to understand their goals and match them with suitable apprenticeship opportunities.
• Providing Guidance: Be a trusted advisor, offering support and advice to help learners make informed choices about their career paths.
• Staying Organised: Keep accurate records of your activities using our CRM system.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with program managers and tutors to ensure learners feel supported every step of the way.
• Celebrating Success: Work toward achievable recruitment goals while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment (bonus points if it’s within education or training).
• Someone who is happy to attend our Head Office in Wolverhampton once per week.
• Strong employer engagement skills and experience building business relationships.
• Brilliant communication skills—you’re great at connecting with people from all walks of life.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and passionate about making a difference.
• Comfortable using CRM systems (or willing to learn).
• Excellent time management and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• You will need a full driving licence with business cover and access to a vehicle.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years continuous service – max 30 days
• Buy and sell annual leave
• Paid mileage 35p per mile (above and beyond normal work mileage)
• EAP
• Long service awards
• Employee awards/special recognition
• Juniper lottery
• Dragons Den PRIDE (monthly)
• Early finish Friday (2:30pm)
• Christmas Savings Club
• Eyecare (reimbursement of some costs)
• Cycle to Work
• Electric Car Scheme (after 5yrs LOS)
• Critical Illness cover (after 5yrs LOS)
• Corporate events throughout the year

Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

At Juniper Training Ltd, we believe that language should never be a barrier to opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. We actively encourage applications from candidates from under‑represented groups. Juniper is also committed to safer recruitment practices to protect the welfare of our learners and staff. As part of our recruitment process, we carefully review all applications, thoroughly check employment history and references, and explore any gaps in employment. Where roles involve working with young people or vulnerable adults, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Successful applicants will therefore be required to undertake appropriate pre‑employment checks, which may include an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, to ensure they meet our high standards of safeguarding and suitability. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to support you. Join us in building a workplace that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and safeguarding for all.