Recruitment Training Officer

Location: Kent/Hybrid (with access to CSG offices across the UK)

Salary: £27,500 - £30,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

We are looking for a Recruitment Training Officer to join our growing Recruitment Partnerships Division. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping, delivering and continuously enhancing training and development across all areas of the recruitment lifecycle.

Working closely with colleagues, managers and stakeholders across the business, you will help ensure our people have the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed. From onboarding new starters and delivering systems training to developing operational expertise and supporting professional growth, you will create engaging learning experiences that drive performance and development.

This is a hybrid role that requires travel to various CSG locations and partner sites to deliver training, support learning initiatives and build effective working relationships.

Who we are

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading organisations, operating 35+ businesses across education, energy, IT, procurement, HR and more.

A significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services, enabling us to combine commercial performance with meaningful social value.

Why this role matters

The Recruitment Training Officer plays a vital role in delivering a consistent, engaging and effective learning experience across our Recruitment Partnerships Division.

From onboarding new starters and developing recruitment knowledge to delivering training on systems, operational processes, compliance, best practice and professional skills, you will help build capability across every stage of the recruitment lifecycle.

Through training, coaching and ongoing development initiatives, you will support both individual and organisational growth, helping create a culture of continuous learning and ensuring our people are equipped to deliver exceptional results.

What you’ll be doing

Delivering engaging training programmes across all areas of recruitment

Supporting the onboarding, training and development of new starters

Providing training on recruitment systems, processes and operating procedures

Delivering internal and external training sessions to a variety of audiences

Creating and maintaining training materials, guides, e-learning content and learning resources

Identifying learning and development needs and recommending suitable training solutions

Providing coaching and ongoing support to colleagues following training

Monitoring training effectiveness and supporting business change and continuous improvement initiatives

What we’re looking for

Previous experience supporting and delivering training, coaching or broader learning and development programmes is desirable

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail

The ability to engage and influence people at all levels

A positive, proactive and adaptable approach

Experience creating learning materials and training resources

Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

A genuine passion for helping others learn, develop and succeed

What you’ll get in return

Salary of £27,500 - £30,000 per annum

25 days annual leave, rising in line with policy for the role

Birthday Day Off

One concessionary day during the Christmas period

Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution

Life assurance cover

Access to Learning & Development opportunities via our CSG Academy

Hybrid working, with travel to CSG locations and partner sites as required

Why CSG?

CSG is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £700 million in revenue per annum and supporting more than 16,000 education and public sector customers globally.

We are growing through a combination of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our businesses deliver services across education, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and more, all focused on delivering meaningful impact.

As a locally owned organisation, we take pride in reinvesting a significant proportion of our profits into frontline services, helping strengthen the communities we serve.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

As a member of Inclusive Employers with Silver Accreditation, we are actively building an environment that supports inclusion, flexibility and belonging for all colleagues.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any