Recruitment and Onboarding Manager (Maternity Cover)

This part-time role (29.6 hours per week) is a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, with an anticipated start date of late January 2026, to ensure a smooth handover.

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does.

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a confident and strategic Recruitment & Onboarding Manager (12 months maternity cover) to lead our recruitment operations and play a key role in driving our People Strategy forward in all things recruitment.

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders to advise and deliver tailored recruitment solutions as well as build strong relationships with recruitment agencies to ensure quality and value.

You’ll lead a dedicated team of two Recruitment Assistants, ensuring onboarding is compliant with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and continuously improving processes to enhance the candidate experience.

From analysing recruitment data to planning job fairs and delivering manager training, this fast-paced role is pivotal to the success of our recruitment function and the delivery of a seamless, high-quality candidate experience.

Day-to-day you will:

• Manage the recruitment inbox and handle escalated recruitment queries
• Oversee onboarding for new colleagues—including agency staff, volunteers, and PGCE students
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to attract the best talent to Nottingham College
• Continuously review and improve recruitment and onboarding processes
• Deliver training on best practice in interviewing, recruitment and onboarding

Who we’re looking for

In this fast-paced role, we’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in recruitment management, ideally within education or a similar sector
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• A creative and strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data and drive improvements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance requirements, including KCSIE.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Passionate about delivering a positive candidate experience and promoting careers in education

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact People Services on people.services@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk.

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: W/C 10th and 17th November 2025

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,742 - £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part-time posts)
• 39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another.Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.