Recruitment Administrator/Candidate Attraction

Location: Crewe, Cheshire

Company: Cerco Ltd

Working Arrangement: Office-based

Experience: Entry-level – No previous experience required

Training: On-the-job training available

About Cerco

Cerco is an established IT training and recruitment company with over 30 years of experience helping individuals develop careers in technology and supporting businesses with their IT staffing requirements.

We specialise in recruiting and supplying IT professionals to organisations across the UK, while also helping people enter the technology industry through our dedicated training programmes.

Our FastTrack to Employment programme provides intensive, practical training in IT hardware and networking, helping individuals develop the skills and confidence needed to take their first steps into an IT career.

As our business continues to expand, we're looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated individual to support our growing team at our Crewe office.

The Role

We're looking for an Office Junior / Candidate Attraction Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our business while helping us identify and engage individuals interested in starting careers within the IT industry.

This is an opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career or looking to gain experience in a professional office environment.

You'll work closely with experienced colleagues, providing administrative assistance, supporting recruitment activities and helping attract candidates to our FastTrack to Employment programme.

No previous recruitment or office experience is required, as full on-the-job training can be provided for the right candidate.

We're particularly interested in individuals who are organised, enthusiastic, confident communicating with people and eager to develop new skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to senior colleagues and the wider office team.
• Assist with identifying and attracting potential candidates for Cerco's FastTrack to Employment programme.
• Support candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards and other recruitment platforms.
• Communicate with prospective candidates via telephone, email and online platforms.
• Respond to candidate enquiries and provide information about training and career opportunities.
• Help maintain accurate candidate records, databases and administrative documentation.
• Support the organisation and coordination of FastTrack training registrations.
• Assist with recruitment campaigns, candidate outreach and promotional activities.
• Work alongside the recruitment team to ensure candidates receive a professional and positive experience.
• Complete general office duties and provide support across different areas of the business when required.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• A positive attitude and genuine willingness to learn.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good time-management skills and reliability.
• Basic computer literacy and confidence learning new systems.
• Initiative and a proactive approach to completing tasks.
• An interest in recruitment, administration, marketing or the IT industry.
• A willingness to take on new responsibilities and develop professionally.

Previous experience is not essential. We welcome applications from school or college leavers, individuals looking for their first office-based role and those considering a career change.

Training & Development

At Cerco, we believe in investing in people and helping individuals develop their skills through practical experience.

For the right candidate, on-the-job training can be provided across a range of activities, including:

• Recruitment administration and candidate management.
• Candidate sourcing and attraction techniques.
• LinkedIn and recruitment platform usage.
• Professional communication and customer service.
• General business administration and office procedures.
• Understanding Cerco's FastTrack to Employment programme.
• Working with recruitment databases and internal systems.
• Supporting marketing and candidate engagement activities.

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gaining valuable experience and developing transferable skills.

Why Join Cerco?

• Join an established and growing IT training and recruitment business.
• Gain valuable experience in a professional office environment.
• Receive on-the-job training and support from experienced colleagues.
• Develop practical skills in recruitment, administration and candidate attraction.
• Work as part of a friendly, collaborative and supportive team.
• Gain exposure to different areas of the business.
• Build a foundation for future career development within recruitment and business operations.
• Help individuals take their first steps towards careers in the IT industry.

Apply Today

As Cerco continues to grow over the coming weeks and months, we're looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to develop their skills and become part of our team.

If you're organised, motivated and eager to learn, we'd be interested in hearing from you.