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Candidate Engagement Resourcer As a purpose-driven organisation, we're all about the why'. Babington is committed to developing better futures: for individuals, organisations, and society. For us that means developing skills and creating opportunity for individuals and organisations to perform at their very best. We are looking for a Candidate Engagement Resourcer to join our Team, who is able to build a rapport and engage with learners and provide an exceptional customer experience. If you are determined to succeed and have a willingness to operate from one of our centres or on a remote basis and want to be part of Babington's journey of Developing Better Futures, then we want to hear from you!! Summary of Role Responsible for providing effective Information, Advice and Guidance to potential Babington learners across a range of Modern Apprenticeship programmes and sectors, supporting them to make informed choices. You will be working closely with the Sales Team to support, and achieve as many apprenticeship placement opportunities as possible. You will play a key role in meeting our growth plans. Brief summary of principle accountabilities A pivotal part of the role will be ensuring you are building relationships across your region across Job Centres, schools, colleges etc to build brand awareness and provide effective IAG on the Apprenticeships Host Open days, workshops etc within the centre to support the pipeline of candidates and placement opportunities. Operate an initial assessment, selection and matching process for all opportunities within the region, providing enough suitable candidates to meet internal targets and timelines. Effectively manage a caseload of candidates and live learners to maximise opportunities for progression. Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all relevant programmes, departments and opportunities. Provide effective information, advice and guidance to potential learners. Responsible for signing up all apprentices onto their apprenticeships and submit timely and accurate paperwork. Be responsible for ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators are consistently achieved. Ensure regular communication with the management in respect of any concerns about a client, learner or opportunity. Ensure that all company's databases are updated immediately with all relevant client and/or candidate information. Build and maintain relationships with all relevant stakeholders such as the National Apprenticeship Service, jobcentre plus and schools within your allocated region. Attend networking events across, referral partnership organisation, Schools and Stakeholder events to promote apprenticeship opportunities, build networking partners including Developing the Young Workforce (DYW). Undertake regular research to ensure that you remain up to date with changes and developments within the sector, subscribing to relevant e-newsletters from Skills Development Scotland, Apprenticeship.scot, SQA,ESFA, RAA, OFSTED etc As part of the role, you will support our employer base with local marketing when required to understand recruitment and in situation (employed) apprentice opportunities. This will lead to developing your skills around business Development. Brief person SpecificationEssential (E) Desirable (D) Qualifications Grade A-C GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent (E) National 5 upward (Scotland) Level 3 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance or equivalent (D) Skills and experience Extensive knowledge of providing excellent I.A.G across employers, candidates and partners (E) Working experience in recruitment, marketing, resourcing, or sales (E) Experience of successfully achieving deadlines and working without close supervision (E) Experience of Government funded training (D) Proven experience of liaising with employers and external agencies (E) Proven experience of building a portfolio of candidates and tracking candidate status (E) Experience of delivering high level of service and satisfaction (E) Experience of successfully achieving deadlines and working without close supervision (E) Ability to deliver to agreed targets (E) Babington Benefits My Babington Rewards Bupa Healthcare Plan 25 Days annual leave plus Bank holidays Additional annual leave purchase scheme Employer Pension contribution We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we have found the right candidate. Babington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and employees associated with our business. We, therefore, expect all employees to share this commitment and demonstrate our values within all aspects of their work. All offers of employment are subject to relevant vetting checks, including successful completion of an appropriate check through the Disclosure & Barring Service. We are innovators in Education so why not apply now and join us in Developing Better Futures!
Why The Works? We don't just sell products. We inspire reading, learning, creativity and play. You sell the paint that turns someone into an artist. You provide the book that unleashes an inner author. You supply the games that help bring families together. You give someone the puzzle book that reconnects someone with a late family member's memory. You never know who someone will become. So with your passion, and our products, you will help ignite the spark withinpeople, allowing them tounleash their creativity, find new passions, hobbies, or rekindle fond memories. The unseen possibilities are limitless, and it all starts with you. Become a Retail Area Manager The locations included in this area are - Loch Lomond Outlet, Glasgow St Enoch Centre, Glasgow Forge, Glasgow (Sauchiehall Street), Glasgow (Braehead), Glasgow (Silverburn), Paisley, Ayr, Greenock, Motherwell, Hamilton, Clydebank, Kilmarnock, East Kilbride As a Retail Area Manager, you'll be at the helm of multiple retail locations, steering them towards success with your dynamic leadership and strategic vision. Your primary goal will be driving commercial success, infused with a dash of innovation and a sprinkle of charm. You'll empower your teams, aiding them in reaching their full potential while ensuring a joyful journey after all, it's part of our DNA! We firmly believe that a team that thrives is one that is both happy and engaged. Expect to spend a significant portion of your time across the designated area, collaborating closely with your teams to drive commercial success and set the pace. Your Mission Inspire, motivate, and develop high-performing store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Communicate with your store teams and spend time with them in store to keep engagement high. Drive retail commerciality like a boss! Striving for fantastic sales and high performance across all KPI's including,sales, profitability, safety, store standards, pricing,and cost control. Drive operational excellence and achieve outstanding results across your designated retail area. Create store experiences that arefun, friendly, accessible, and inclusive for colleagues and customers. Hire Store Managers who align with our purpose, values and mission. Spot potential and use their strengths to add value to your area. Implement effective visual merchandising strategies to enhance the customer journey. Collaborate with fellow Retail Area Managers to share best practices and drive continuous improvement. Ensure the delivery of commercial targets, including sales, profitability, and cost control. Skills / Behaviours That Will Set You Apart A positive ambassador for our brand and our values Inspirational leadership style with a positive outlook Passion for delivering exceptional customer service. People skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams. Commercial acumen with the ability to drive sales and profitability. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Collaborative mindset and a team player. Working with departments and colleagues as 'one team'. Able to drive growth, maximise sales and profitability whilst leading our customer-first service strategy. Willing to lend a hand - If you're on a store visit and the teams are busy or overwhelmed, you're happy to help by getting stuck in, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to support. It's all about the shadow you cast! Resilience in a dynamic retail environment. Innovative thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Being a Great Leader As a great leader with wonderful people skills, you'll be able to skillfully unite multi-site store locations together as one area team. Inspire and motivate your managers and teams in line with our employer brand, values, behaviours and purpose. Lead your team to reach their potential and inspire your stores to break records and get in the spotlight. Work collaboratively with support departments and peers. If something's not quite right, speak up so we can work together to get it right or make it better! - Nobody is too proud for constructive feedback. We all want to win together! But let's not forget about the most important part... your team's well-being and aspirations. You'll be their biggest supporter, cheering them on. You'll have amazing everyday conversations with your team, discussing everything from performance to career aspirations and helping them get there. Our PERKS really are The Works' ?? 25% Colleague Discount! - Plus, exclusive Double Discount days! ?? MyWorks - Access exclusive online discounts across hundreds of retailers, holidays, utilities deals, tech and more! ?? Holiday 33 days, including bank holidays ?? Wagestream - Claim early access to 50% of your wages as you earn them for when life' happens! ? Can-Do Academy - Grow your skills and career with instant access to further training and development in areas that interest you. ? Share Scheme - Unleash your inner Monopoly mogul and own a piece of The Works! ?? 24/7 support for you and your family - Through our partnership with the Retail Trust who provide an Employee Assistance Programme and so much more! ?? Healthcare Cash Plan To support your everyday healthcare costs. ?? And loads more! Long service awards, pension, life assurance, Cycle to Work scheme and optional charity giving. Our Purpose To inspire reading, learning, creativity and play - making lives more fulfilled. Our Values We are Crafty ? We are Caring ?? We are Can-do ?? We Listen. We Care Each year, we run an anonymous colleague engagement survey. This is so important for us to hear your feedback and suggestions. We want to know what's going great, and what needs a couple of tweaks to help make The Works the best place you've ever worked! You'll have opportunity to help give us that direction. Promoting Diversity, Inclusion, and Applying Reasonable Adjustments. At The Works, we are proud to have an inclusive culture where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. Our roles are open to all, including under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, carers &am