Part-Time Recruitment & Onboarding Manager (12-Month Maternity Cover)
Contract: Fixed Term (29.6 hours per week)
Anticipated Start Date: Late January 2026
At Nottingham College, your future begins here. We are a workplace committed to inspiring both our learners and staff. As one of Nottingham’s leading educational institutions, we help thousands of individuals unlock their full potential by fostering a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive environment. Together, we’re shaping better futures—for our learners, communities, and ourselves.
Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a style that fits you best, access the resources you need to thrive, and seize ample opportunities to advance your career. Nottingham College is a vibrant and growing place, putting our learners at the core of all that we do.
About the Role
We’re seeking a strategic and confident Recruitment & Onboarding Manager for a maternity cover position to lead the College’s recruitment team and drive forward our People Strategy. This is a key part-time position, offering a chance to make meaningful change while building relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
As a Recruitment & Onboarding Manager, you’ll work closely with hiring managers to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, build relationships with external agencies, and oversee the onboarding process to ensure compliance with safeguarding regulations, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Leading a dedicated team of two Recruitment Assistants, you’ll have the opportunity to continuously improve processes, enhance candidate experience, and deliver the high-quality recruitment outcomes the College champions.
Key Responsibilities
In this dynamic role, your day-to-day activities will include:
- Managing the recruitment inbox and addressing escalated recruitment queries.
- Overseeing onboarding processes for new staff, including agency employees, volunteers, and PGCE students.
- Attracting top talent by collaborating with internal stakeholders and external agencies.
- Conducting regular reviews of recruitment strategies and ensuring smooth processes.
- Leading staff development through training on interviewing best practices, recruitment, and onboarding.
- Organizing and planning job fairs and other recruitment-focused events.
- Analysing recruitment data to inform strategy and drive improvements.
What We’re Looking For
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally in education or similar sectors.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
- A creative and strategic mindset, with skills to analyze data and drive improvements.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding compliance, including KCSIE regulations.
- The ability to coordinate competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and promoting careers in education.
For further details about the role, or queries that are not addressed in the job description and person specification, please contact our People Services team at [email protected].
Key Dates
Interviews and assessments are scheduled for Week Commencing: 10th and 17th November 2025
Why Join Us?
At Nottingham College, we value work-life balance, professional growth, and inclusivity. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to:
- Competitive salary: £33,742 – £42,182 per annum FTE (pro-rated for part-time roles).
- Generous annual leave: 39 days, plus 8 bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days’ leave annually.
- Local Government Pension Scheme access.
- Discounts across multiple UK stores and services through our Vivup App.
- Various travel benefits such as cycle-to-work schemes, local transport season tickets, and car salary sacrifice options.
- Extensive professional development opportunities through eight dedicated CPD days and our Request to Invest Programme.
A Workplace to Belong
We take pride in creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all staff. As a Carer Confident Employer, we offer tailored support to colleagues balancing work with personal caregiving responsibilities. Under the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme, we’re committed to breaking the stigma around menstrual health and providing practical assistance to those affected.
Beyond this, we are pursuing Menopause Friendly accreditation, fostering a culture of understanding and support. Mental health resources are also provided, including a large network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders and regular participation in Wellness Cafés to foster conversations around well-being.
At Nottingham College, we promote workplace diversity, encouraging people from all backgrounds to collaborate and thrive. We’re committed to safeguarding our students and empowering our staff. Successful candidates may also request reasonable adjustments to support them in the role.
How to Apply
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we begin both shortlisting and interviewing applicants throughout the advertisement period. Note that we reserve the right to close this advert before the stated deadline if we experience a high volume of applicants.
Background checks, including employer references and an enhanced DBS check, are mandatory for this position to ensure the continued well-being and safety of our students.
We look forward to welcoming you to Nottingham College, where your journey begins and your potential is nurtured. Apply now to join a team dedicated to making a lasting positive impact