Apprentice Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Looking to kickstart your career in career in recruitment? Got the gift of the gab and want to put it to good use? We're on the lookout for an apprentice to join our small but busy recruitment team, specialising in the education sector. Duties will include sourcing candidates, bookings, diary management

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Apprentice Wage + Bonuses / Commission

Training course

Recruiter (level 3)

Hours

Mon–Fri, 9am – 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

Positions available

2

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

You will work alongside and learn from seasoned billers who have learnt their trade through hard work and dedication, ready to work alongside you to support you into a career in sales.

You’ll be learning the ropes from the ground up, with tasks like:

Sourcing and speaking to candidates
Helping with bookings and diary management
Talking to clients to understand their needs
Gradually learning about new business and how to grow accounts

We don’t care about experience – we care about attitude. If you’re hardworking, chatty, and keen to build something solid for your future, we’d love to hear from you. School leavers aged 16–18 are welcome (and encouraged!) to apply.

We’re also happy to offer commission scheme based on candidates out to work / hours worked – so if you’re motivated and get stuck in, you’ll be rewarded for it.

Where you’ll work

Chatham Railway Station
Railway Street
Chatham
ME4 6PN

Training

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

College or training organisation

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

Your training course

Recruiter (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
Manage resources within budget requirements.
Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.
Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
Manage resources within budget requirements.
Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.

Your training plan

Full training will be given leading to a recognised Recruiter Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard qualification.

Full on-the-job training will be delivered by the employer.

Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider – Davidson Training UK Ltd.

You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent).

All training will be delivered within the workplace during working hours.

As a Recruitment Apprentice, you will work closely with a manager who will mentor you and guide you towards progression within our company. You’ll receive ongoing training and support to help you develop your skills and advance your career in recruitment.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 1-9 (A* - G))
Maths (grade 1-9 (A* - G))

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
Team working
Initiative
Confident and friendly
Hardworking and reliable
A quick thinker
Keen to learn and do well
Wants to progress in life
Isn’t scared to make mistakes

Other requirements

We welcome applications from anyone who fits the bill – male or female – as long as you’re up for the challenge and want to make something of yourself. If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, we’d love to hear from you.

About this company

The Nova Group is a recruitment agency specialising in Healthcare and Early Years Education sectors. With years of experience in the industry, we bridge the gap between talented professionals and leading employers. Our approach is tailored, professional, and people-focused. We believe in long-term relationships, integrity, and quality service.

https://thenovagroup.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

GEMMA BARR

gemmabarr@davidsontraining.com

07399586723

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313315.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 25 May 2025

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