Candidate Manager – Nottingham Salary: £25,000 – £28,000 (DOE) Hybrid Working | Term-Time Flexibility | Supportive Team Culture Are you passionate about people, education, and making a real difference? Join Chalk Education as a Candidate Manager in Nottingham, where your role will directly impact the lives of children by finding the very best educators and support staff for schools across the region. This is more than a recruitment role – it's about building meaningful relationships, supporting educators in their careers, and ensuring schools get the skilled professionals they need. What You’ll Be Doing: * Sourcing and engaging candidates who are passionate about working in education * Conducting pre-screens and interviews (in person or via MS Teams) * Writing eye-catching adverts to attract top talent * Building relationships with colleges and universities to connect with future educators * Checking documentation and supporting compliance checks to ensure all staff are fully cleared * Supporting the team in delivering an exceptional recruitment experience What We’re Looking For: * Experience in education recruitment/resourcing (or similar) * A solid understanding of education, especially SEND * Strong compliance knowledge and attention to detail * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficient with Microsoft Office and online tools * Organised, self-motivated, and driven * A positive team player with a “can-do” attitude Why Join Chalk? * Progression opportunities within a growing education recruitment company * Hybrid working model for a healthy work-life balance * Reduced hours during school holidays * Birthday and Christmas off – because your time matters * Friendly, supportive team with regular socials and team incentives * Flexible approach – we believe in outcomes, not micromanagement About Chalk Education We’re a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to placing SEND professionals in schools that need them most. From SEND schools to mainstream settings, we work nationwide to connect passionate people with meaningful roles. At Chalk, it’s not about filling vacancies – it’s about building futures. For a confidential chat, contact Sarah on (phone number removed). Join us, and help shape brighter futures – one candidate at a time