Job Description
You’ll develop the skills to build strong client and candidate relationships, manage recruitment processes and work towards taking responsibility for your own recruitment desk. What you’ll be doing Complete recruitment administration and maintain accurate records Use recruitment and payroll systems to manage information Create, advertise and monitor job vacancies Source, screen and shortlist candidates Support interviews and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients Assist with sales, marketing and business development activities Identify new business opportunities and help develop the recruitment desk Match candidates with suitable vacancies based on their skills and experience Communicate with candidates and clients by phone, email, online meetings and other channels Provide updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process Follow relevant recruitment, employment and business legislation Respond to queries and complaints, escalating where appropriate Work towards independently managing recruitment processes from start to finish Take on additional responsibilities as your skills and experience develop What you’ll learn As part of the Level 3 Recruiter apprenticeship, you’ll develop knowledge and practical skills in: Candidate sourcing and attraction Vacancy management and recruitment campaigns Candidate screening, applications and shortlisting Interview and selection processes Client and candidate relationship management Recruitment legislation, compliance and best practice Sales, lead generation and business development Recruitment technology and software systems Equality, diversity and inclusion within recruitment Managing recruitment resources and workloads Responding to stakeholder feedback and improving recruitment processes Building candidate and client pipelines Professional communication and stakeholder management Sustainable and effective ways of working Skills and qualities We’re looking for someone who has: Good communication skills Strong organisation and attention to detail Confidence speaking with people over the phone and in person Good customer service skills An interest in sales and business development Initiative and a willingness to learn Good IT skills Problem-solving skills The ability to work as part of a team A creative and proactive approach Previous recruitment experience is not essential as full training will be provided. Qualifications You’ll need: GCSE English at grade 4/C or above GCSE Maths at grade 4/C or above Any additional qualifications or relevant experience can also be considered. Apprenticeship and development You’ll work towards a Level 3 Recruiter qualification while gaining practical experience in a recruitment environment. Training is delivered within the workplace, supported by a dedicated tutor. One-to-one tutoring sessions and a tailored development plan will help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent recruiter. As you develop, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility, work towards managing your own recruitment desk and progress within the recruitment sector. Working hours Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Career progression This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to develop a long-term career in recruitment, with potential progression into recruitment consultant, senior recruiter and business development roles as your experience grows.