Education Candidate Manager
Location: Watford (Office-based)
Salary: £25,000 £30,000 per year + Performance Bonus
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Looking for a meaningful role in education recruitment?
At Apex Educ8, we dont just fill jobs - we build futures. We connect passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a real difference in classrooms every day.
Were now looking for an Education Candidate Manager to join our growing team in Watford. Youll play a crucial role in sourcing top teaching talent, ensuring compliance, and supporting schools with high-quality staffing solutions.
What Youll Be Doing
As our Education Candidate Manager, you'll be at the heart of our recruitment process helping candidates find their perfect role while maintaining the highest safeguarding standards.
Candidate Management
* Source and build relationships with teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff
* Manage the full recruitment cycle, from CV screening to onboarding
* Match candidates with roles that align with their skills and goals
* Support consultants in meeting regional and long-term staffing needs
Compliance & Safeguarding
* Ensure all recruitment aligns with REC regulations and Apex Educ8 policies
* Manage candidate documentation and pre-employment checks
* Identify compliance risks and proactively resolve them
* Provide guidance to candidates throughout the vetting process
Administrative Support
* Keep candidate records accurate and up to date
* Coordinate interviews, placements, and onboarding
* Maintain active candidate pipelines to meet school demand
What Were Looking For
Wed love to hear from you if you:
* Have experience in compliance, recruitment, or admin (1+ year preferred)
* Are highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Communicate clearly and confidently with people at all levels
* Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
* Are passionate about education and helping others succeed
* Are curious, adaptable, and eager to grow professionally
Preferred Qualifications
* A Bachelor's degree (preferred but not essential)
* Experience working in or with education recruitment is a bonus
What Youll Get
* Competitive salary + performance bonus scheme
* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Career progression and clear development pathways
* Regular team socials and company events
* Company pension & enhanced maternity/paternity leave
* Wellbeing and employee support services
* Office with excellent transport links
About Our Team
Were a values-driven company focused on Belief, Equity, Growth, Relationships, Empowerment, Attitude, and Teamwork. At Apex Educ8, youre not just another employee youre part of something bigger.
Ready to Apply
Were reviewing applications as they come in -so dont wait!
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you dont meet every single requirement, wed still love to hear from you. Your unique perspective could be exactly what we need.
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