Candidate Care Consultant CER Education Location : Sheffield Salary: £27,000 Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent. Are you passionate about people and driven by making a difference in education? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you! About Us CER Education Recruitment (part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group) is a dynamic education recruitment consultancy based in the heart of Sheffield, dedicated to connecting exceptional educators with inspiring schools across the region. We are driven to support our schools in delivering outstanding education professionals by placing the right people in the right roles. The Role As a Candidate Care Consultant, you'll be the heartbeat of our candidate experience. You'll work closely with our recruitment team to ensure every educator feels valued, supported, and ready to thrive in their new role. Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships with candidates throughout their recruitment journey Conduct onboarding calls, compliance checks, and regular welfare check-ins Manage candidate queries with empathy and efficiency Coordinate interviews, feedback, and placement logistics Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards Support marketing and engagement campaigns to attract top talent What We're Looking For Excellent communication and interpersonal skills A genuine passion for education and people Organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Previous experience in recruitment, HR, or customer service (preferred) Knowledge of safeguarding and compliance in education (desirable) What We Offer A vibrant, collaborative team culture - a Sunday Times Best places to work organisation for 2024 and 2025! Your Birthday and Christmas Eve off (in addition to your annual leave entitlement). Ongoing training and professional development. Clear progression pathways. Regular team socials and wellbeing initiatives. The chance to make a real impact in education. AWSINTERNAL