Recruitment & Marketing Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a young person leaving school or college. We are looking for a confident “can do” person to join our training centre to recruit candidates onto our courses. All training will be provided. You will be responsible for general administration duties, as well as assisting the Marketing and Recruitment manager with project management of events.

Annual wage: £12,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday; 9am to 5pm (Breaks to be confirmed)
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 9 December
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

· Contacting potential and existing candidates by telephone, text and email

· Maintaining candidate records and updating databases

· Daily recruitment calls and follow-up call procedures

· Searching for candidates, screening for eligibility and booking interviews

· Creating and posting apprenticeship advertisements onto databases

· Use social media to promote First Rung and connect with potential candidates

· Treat details of employers, learners and centre users as confidential information

· Play an active role in all of First Rung’s marketing and promotional image including PR materials and attend marketing events

· Assist the Marketing and Recruitment manager with project management of events

· General Administration duties

· To attend ‘off the job’ training once a week at the Colindale Centre.

· All staff employed by First Rung are responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people and vulnerable adults they are responsible for and/or come into contact with, following First Rung’s own safeguarding policy and practices.

Where you’ll work

333 Edgware Road

London

NW9 6TD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills in English & maths (if needed)
Training location to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Administrative skills
Team working

About this company

Welcome to First Rung! Here at First Rung we have been supporting young people across North London since 1983, helping them make that first step into a good job with training and prospects. The team is passionate about delivering the very best training and personal support in a dynamic, fun and friendly environment. We offer learners: A caring, genuine and highly professional staff who do everything they can to help young people achieve their objectives including vocational qualifications, jobs, further education and apprenticeships High expectations for all our learners, regardless of their starting point Great employer opportunities in the local area. A safe and nurturing environment First Rung has built its reputation on delivering quality training for young people in an environment where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

http://www.firstrung.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena Valydon

svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

07495 464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000235197.

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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 5 December at 11:59pm)

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