Recruitment Consultant Apprentice – Level 3
Undisclosed employer · Wolverhampton
This is a varied, target-driven role where you’ll develop your communication, sales and relationship-building skills while learning how to source candidates, win new business and manage recruitment campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain relationships with candidates, clients and prospective employers.
Source suitable candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies using job boards, CV databases and CRM systems.
Screen applications, review CVs and conduct candidate interviews to assess suitability.
Support candidates with their CVs, cover letters and job applications.
Advertise vacancies across relevant job boards.
Contact prospective clients by telephone and email to generate new business opportunities.
Develop existing client accounts and build long-term business relationships.
Discuss recruitment requirements, fees and service arrangements with clients.
Present suitable candidates to clients, explaining their experience and suitability for each vacancy.
Coordinate interviews and support clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Assist with salary negotiations and help secure successful placements.
Check references and verify candidates' right to work in the UK.
Maintain accurate candidate and client records, ensuring recruitment procedures are followed.
Keep in touch with candidates after placement and provide ongoing support.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a confident recruitment consultant, including:
Sourcing and attracting candidates and identifying new business opportunities.
Managing client and candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process.
Conducting screening calls, interviews and candidate assessments.
Matching candidates to vacancies based on their skills and client requirements.
Developing recruitment campaigns and monitoring their effectiveness.
Communicating professionally by telephone, email and in meetings.
Using recruitment software and CRM systems to manage information accurately.
Understanding employment legislation, right-to-work checks and recruitment compliance.
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the hiring process.
Negotiating fees, salaries and offers to help secure successful placements.
Identifying opportunities to grow client accounts and improve recruitment performance.
About You
We’re looking for someone confident, enthusiastic and comfortable speaking to people over the phone. You should enjoy building relationships, working towards targets and taking the initiative.
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Confidence speaking to candidates and clients over the telephone.
A friendly, engaging personality and the ability to build rapport.
Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
A proactive approach to sales and business development.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
A flexible attitude and willingness to learn.
The ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications: GCSE English and Maths at grades 4–9 are desirable.
Career Progression
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full-time recruitment consultant position. You’ll have the chance to build on your experience, develop your own client relationships and take on greater responsibility for business development and placements.
Perks & benefits
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
