Recruitment Advisor
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,657 to £38,382 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 May 2026 |
| Location: | Altrincham, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TGHR201092 |
Summary
Role: Recruitment Advisor
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £36,657 -£38,382 per annum
Pension contribution: 20.8% (£ FTE)
Location: campus with the requirement to travel to other campuses
The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Recruitment Advisor to contribute to our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.
About The Role:
To deliver and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection activity across the Group, from vacancy approval through to completion of onboarding stage, ensuring effective, compliant and high-quality recruitment processes and a positive candidate experience.
To provide professional advice and guidance to hiring managers on recruitment and selection, supporting consistent, fair and effective hiring decisions.
To ensure all screening and vetting activities are accurate, compliant and completed in line with legislative, safeguarding and organisational requirements.
To coordinate recruitment activity across the team, ensuring workload is effectively managed across the Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Administrator and Recruitment Coordinator roles.
To ensure recruitment processes, materials, systems and website content are effectively developed, maintained and continuously enhanced to support high-quality, compliant recruitment processes and a positive candidate experience in line with organisational priorities.
About you
The post holder will be a CIPD Level 7 qualified professional, or able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge. They will have a strong working knowledge of end‑to‑end recruitment processes, employment legislation and safer recruitment requirements, alongside an up‑to‑date awareness of recruitment technologies and applicant tracking systems. Knowledge of the recruitment challenges and opportunities within educational or further education environments is desirable.
They will bring proven experience of managing recruitment activity within a structured framework, including developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies and initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends, excellent organisational capability to manage multiple priorities, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout all recruitment activity. The individual will be an effective communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders, solve recruitment challenges, and work both independently and collaboratively with flexibility and adaptability.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with experience of promoting inclusive recruitment practices that support a diverse workforce. They will show a strong understanding of human rights and equality principles and how these underpin professional practice. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is essential, as is the ability to travel between locations to meet the needs of the role.
About TSCG – Making a difference, together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.
TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.
Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
Tailored Professional Development plan
Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £36,657 -£38,382 per annum
Pension contribution: 20.8% (£ FTE)
Location: campus with the requirement to travel to other campuses
The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking an experienced Recruitment Advisor to contribute to our vision of unlocking potential for successful futures.
About The Role:
To deliver and coordinate end-to-end recruitment and selection activity across the Group, from vacancy approval through to completion of onboarding stage, ensuring effective, compliant and high-quality recruitment processes and a positive candidate experience.
To provide professional advice and guidance to hiring managers on recruitment and selection, supporting consistent, fair and effective hiring decisions.
To ensure all screening and vetting activities are accurate, compliant and completed in line with legislative, safeguarding and organisational requirements.
To coordinate recruitment activity across the team, ensuring workload is effectively managed across the Recruitment Advisor, Recruitment Administrator and Recruitment Coordinator roles.
To ensure recruitment processes, materials, systems and website content are effectively developed, maintained and continuously enhanced to support high-quality, compliant recruitment processes and a positive candidate experience in line with organisational priorities.
About you
The post holder will be a CIPD Level 7 qualified professional, or able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge. They will have a strong working knowledge of end‑to‑end recruitment processes, employment legislation and safer recruitment requirements, alongside an up‑to‑date awareness of recruitment technologies and applicant tracking systems. Knowledge of the recruitment challenges and opportunities within educational or further education environments is desirable.
They will bring proven experience of managing recruitment activity within a structured framework, including developing and implementing effective recruitment strategies and initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends, excellent organisational capability to manage multiple priorities, and a high level of attention to detail to ensure accuracy throughout all recruitment activity. The individual will be an effective communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders, solve recruitment challenges, and work both independently and collaboratively with flexibility and adaptability.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with experience of promoting inclusive recruitment practices that support a diverse workforce. They will show a strong understanding of human rights and equality principles and how these underpin professional practice. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults is essential, as is the ability to travel between locations to meet the needs of the role.
About TSCG – Making a difference, together
At Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG), you belong to a team that’s committed to shaping brilliant futures – for students and colleagues alike. We believe in unlocking the potential that exists in everyone and when you work with us, your individual skills and experiences are valued. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly community, where everyone brings their own unique perspective and strengths, and where the work you do is appreciated and celebrated.
We’re deeply rooted in our local communities, with strong connections to businesses, industry, and universities. Together, we’re all working toward a shared mission: to elevate skills, create opportunities, shape futures, and transform lives.
TSCG is not just a place to work – it’s a place to belong, to thrive, and to make a difference.
Exceptional Benefits Package
At TSCG, we believe in rewarding our team for their dedication and hard work. Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and overall job satisfaction while ensuring you are valued every step of the way. Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes:
40 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidies staff canteen
Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
Tailored Professional Development plan
Free onsite Parking
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the People & Culture Director due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.