Recruitment & Onboarding Manager

Recruitment & Onboarding Manager

Location: Based at our Manchester Central Office, this is a hybrid role supporting Access Education Group across its 4 divisions (including Access Creative College, dBs Institute, Access Industry and Access Sport)

Contract: Permanent

Package: £40,000- £45,000 and benefits package

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required to meet the needs of the role)

Overall Role

The Recruitment & Onboarding Manager holds overall accountability for compliant, seamless, and timely delivery of resourcing and onboarding across Access Education Group (AEG). The role provides senior leadership and assurance, acting as the strategic partner to all AEG divisions to meet their unique recruitment needs while remaining highly data-driven and focused on operational excellence.

This role requires a unique blend of strategic design and hands-on execution. The postholder will be responsible for building and scaling robust onboarding processes, ensuring iron-clad Safer Recruitment compliance, overseeing day-to-day recruitment administration, and tracking success through clear KPIs.

Who are we?
We are ‘Access Creative College’ (ACC), formerly known as Access to Music, and were founded in 1992. We’re an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider that reach every corner of the country, with 7 campuses and over 2,500 students nationwide. We are part of Access Education Group which boasts 32 campuses nationwide with over 5,000 students & apprentices across ACC, dBs Institute (Higher Education) & Access Sport

What we offer?

• Generous Holiday Allocation
• Wellbeing Benefits: Health Cash Plan, Doctorline GP Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Access to Counselling and Cycle to Work 
• Staff Discounts & Benefits: access to Accolade, our benefits platform which offers discounts at over 800 retailers!  
• Paid Leave: Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Sick pay.

What do our students say?
‘My skills have greatly improved. My understanding of subjects I had otherwise struggled to learn now feel easier to execute as the teaching in these areas was really good.’
‘I have learned the ability to form an argument in the correct way and how to write in a formal professional manner.’
‘I now know how to code and 3D model without having any previous experience’
‘I don't experience prejudice and I feel listened to in a judgement-free environment’
‘From the multitude of performing opportunities I feel I have developed my confi dence on stage massively.’
‘The college has really helped with my confi dence, work, professional development and interpersonal skills’
‘The college has been very understanding and helpful with personal conditions such as ADHD and autism’
‘The college handles mental health pretty well, in fact, I have received more support than I did when I was in hospital education.’

A full job description and person specification is available for download alongside our full benefits booklet.  

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to creativity.  We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and inclusivity for all our employees and potential employees.

DBS Checks: Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.