About us :

Supporting Education Group is the leading education services platform in the UK working with schools, learners, multi academy trusts, local authorities, nurseries, and government departments to help solve the biggest human capital challenges facing the sector.

Our goal is to empower students, educators, schools and governments with the technology, expertise and resources to ensure a high-quality education for all.

The group is shaped into four practices covering qualifications and training, recruitment and supply, professional services and SEND and inclusion with a strong passion and collective purpose to make a positive impact on the education sector.

About the role :

• Partner with hiring managers across SEG’s Central Functions to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing and attraction through to assessment, offer and onboarding.

• Deliver recruitment across a varied portfolio of high-volume, specialist, technical and senior-level vacancies.

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, talent pools, referrals and direct approaches.

• Provide hiring managers with expert advice on market conditions, candidate availability, salary benchmarking and recruitment best practice.

• Create engaging and inclusive job adverts that accurately reflect the role, team and wider SEG employer proposition.

• Screen and assess candidates against the requirements of each role, providing clear and evidence-based recommendations.

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for recurring, business-critical and hard-to-fill positions.

• Ensure candidates receive a professional, timely and engaging experience throughout the recruitment process.

• Work closely with colleagues across all Practice areas and Central Functions to support effective hiring and onboarding.

• Maintain accurate recruitment data and provide insight on activity, progress, risks and performance.

• Champion direct recruitment, reducing reliance on external agencies while ensuring quality and pace are maintained.

• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve stakeholder engagement and strengthen recruitment outcomes.

• Ensure all recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, compliant and aligned with SEG policies and values.

About you :

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Ability to manage multiple vacancies at once, prioritising tasks in a fast-moving environment.

• Experience working cross-functionally with hiring managers and senior stakeholders.

• Strong accountability to drive recruitment processes forward and maintain urgency.

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Experience with hiring, interviewing, or candidate selection.

• Strong understanding of candidate pipelines and end-to-end recruitment processes.

• Ability to build rapport with candidates and deliver a great candidate experience.

Process & Systems Management

• Comfortable using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) or CRM tools to track and manage applications.

• Experience managing data entry, reporting, and maintaining process and data accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail when handling candidate information and issuing assessments.

Communication & Relationship Building

• Confident in leading stand-ups and holding hiring teams accountable for progress.

• Able to liaise with external Rec2Rec suppliers, ensuring they meet quality and speed expectations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to keep candidates and hiring teams informed.

Problem-Solving & Agility

• Proactive, solution-focused, and able to navigate challenges in a rapidly changing environment.

✨ Benefits that actually make a difference

🏖️28 days’ holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)

👶 Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers

🩺 Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions

🛡 Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching

💷 Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)

💳 Discounts access to different options to help your money go further

🎁 Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)

🧠 Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities

🤝Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits.

By joining Supporting Education Group, you will become part of a community that is dedicated to transforming lives and sustaining communities, where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your individuality is celebrated. Together, we will continue to advance our passion for education and build brighter futures for all.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.