Trainee Recruitment Consultant Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, professional team based in Cannock who are on a journey to become a leading player in the engineering, manufacturing and construction markets throughout Staffordshire and the West Midlands. We are hiring the next generation of consultants to push us towards that goal, and you could be one of them.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Uncapped and market leading commission scheme

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Thursday from 8:30am - 5:30pm, with an early finish on Fridays.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 April 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Working in a fast-paced, sales environment
Dealing with a high volume of telephone calls
Generating sales leads
Updating CRM with data
Building relationships with candidates and clients
Researching your market and learning about your sector to become a specialist
Using recruitment tools to source candidates and fill vacancies
Conducting business development calls to attract new business from clients
Interviewing candidates for roles
Working towards targets and daily KPIs

Where you’ll work

The Penthouse - Floor 5 Virage Point
Walsall Road
Cannock
WS11 0NH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

Full training will be given leading to a recognised Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
Full on-the-job training will be delivered by Wentworth James
Off-the-job training will be supported by our training provider - Nova Training
All training will be delivered within the workplace during working hours.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 4 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
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Customer service skills with the ability to build rapport, professional telephone manner, highly organised, dedication and the ability to prioritise, resilience and able to handle pressure.

About this company

Wentworth James are recruitment consultants within the engineering, manufacturing and financial sectors who are always on the lookout to place the best people the industry has to offer. We are passionate people and strive to add value to our clients. Whether it is interim or permanent, temp to perm or contract we have it covered. We pride ourselves on our 3 core values honesty, efficiency and reliability.

https://wentworthjames.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Quarterly incentives, team nights out and social events, mental health and wellbeing support.

After this apprenticeship

If you have the desire for sales/recruitment, there is potential for future career progression. There are various opportunities available with the employer should you be successful within the progression of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Natalie Marchewka

natalie.marchewka@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310072.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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