Recruitment Apprentice (Fixed Term Contract)
AMAZON UK SERVICES LTD.
Worship Street, EC2A 2FA
Closes on Friday 31 January
Posted on 1 November 2024
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Summary
Do you possess an entrepreneurial outlook? Do you have an interest in candidate talent search and engagement as well as talent acquisition process improvement and strategy development? If you have a passion for learning and would strive working in a team environment with a strong service-oriented culture this could be the programme for you!
- Annual wage
- Competitive
- Training course
- Recruitment consultant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 July
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
In this role, every day brings new challenges and discoveries and you'll collaborate with teams whose priorities are talent acquisition process improvement and strategy development. To be successful, you will foster a collaborative team environment and a strong service-oriented culture which ensures delivery of an efficient, effective, quality driven service to internal and external customers.
A day in the life can involve:
- Identifying and contacting potential job candidates.
- Conducting and scheduling candidate interviews and assessments
- Liaising with hiring managers to understand their hiring needs.
- Matching candidates to job openings
- Providing guidance and advice to candidates throughout the recruitment process
- Maintaining accurate records of candidate information
- Keeping up-to-date with industry trends and job market developments
- Maintaining hiring data points and analysing trends
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who demonstrate a genuine passion for continuous learning and self-improvement.
You should be driven to continuously expand your skills and take on new challenges with enthusiasm. Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all your work is a must, as you will take pride in delivering high-quality results.
The fast-paced, dynamic nature of this role requires an individual who thrives in rapidly changing environments - you should be able to adapt quickly, prioritise effectively, and stay agile in the face of shifting demands.
Cultivating a collaborative, service-oriented mindset is also key, as you will enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to providing an exceptional experience for your internal and external customers.
Finally, you should bring a natural curiosity and genuine interest in the field of recruitment, eager to dive into the industry, understand market trends, and play a pivotal role in the talent acquisition process. If this comprehensive set of soft skills and mindset aligns with your professional aspirations, we encourage you to apply for this exciting apprenticeship opportunity at Amazon.
Here at Amazon, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Within this apprenticeship you’ll have the opportunity to learn by doing, putting newfound knowledge into practice every day. Our first-class coaching, tailored development opportunities and rewarding work will empower you to reach new heights. If you’re a curious learner eager to grow, this is your chance to unlock your full potential and build the future you envision.
You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprenticeship standard. As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation. You will be set goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies.
You will build your skills over an 18-month period, starting in July. These skills will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members.
Where you’ll work
1 Principal Place
Worship Street
EC2A 2FA
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
THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD
Your training course
Recruitment consultant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- 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
More training information
- As well as learning key skills, you will be working towards the Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprenticeship standard
- Training will be delivered in a mix of remote and face-to-face sessions
- Each week Apprentices will be allocated time away from their day to day roles to work on their Apprenticeship studies
- You will spend approximately 80% of your working week learning from skilled members of the team whilst supporting learning on the job
- The apprenticeship will run for 18 months, at the end of which you will be eligible to apply for higher roles in relevant teams within Amazon or anywhere in the industry
- This is the ideal opportunity to get valuable work-experience at Amazon, as well as gaining a relevant qualification funded by Amazon
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9 (A-C) or above)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
This position will be based in a Corporate Office. We advise you to submit your application as soon as possible, as the roles will close once filled. We will be holding online assessments from November through to February, with assessment centres taking place between February and May.
About this company
Amazon offers a range of opportunities to suit candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations. That is why we believe it is the perfect place to learn new skills. We believe that building a culture that is welcoming and inclusive is integral to people doing their best work and is essential to what we can achieve as a company. We take steps to ensure our colleagues have a sense of belonging, value, and opportunity.
https://amazonapprenticeships.co.uk/recruitment-consultant (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
- Alongside extensive development of your technical skills, you will also grow your abilities in crucial complementary areas like organisation, prioritisation, data and problem-solving techniques, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills
Once you have successfully completed you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284898.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 31 January
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