Apprentice Recruitment Consultant

Summary

We are offering an opportunity for an apprentice who is looking for their first role in recruitment. You will be visiting new clients at their premises to build a clear picture of their needs, answering any queries customers may have and be responsible for delivering a high standard of service, ensuring needs are met.

Annual wage

£24,250 a year

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An additional monthly commission scheme should give total on target earnings on £26,000 for someone in their first year in the role.

Training course

Recruitment consultant (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 12 February

Duration

1 year

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

Visiting new and existing clients at their premises to build a clear picture of their needs
Identify, assess and select appropriate temporary workers, ensuring they match client requirements
Delivering a high-quality service in line with company values
With support, working towards realistic sales targets tailored to your experience

Where you’ll work

Ground Floor Entrance, First Floor and Second Floor Premises

45-47 Deansgate

Bolton

BL1 1HQ

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 BEST CONNECTION GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Recruitment consultant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Identify, progress and convert sales leads into new clients, candidates and placements as required. This may include activity within the green economy and organisations or sectors transitioning to a net carbon zero model.
Proactively and consistently strive to identify and obtain new business opportunities
Source suitable vacancies in line with company policies and sales procedures. This may include the labour market within the green economy and organisations or sectors transitioning to a net carbon zero model.
Manage and profitably develop client relationships
Identify and attract candidates using all appropriate methods to fill jobs for example, this may include identifying candidates who have transferrable skills from the high carbon legacy economy to a role within the net zero carbon economy.
Monitor responses/applications received and make sure that candidate applications are processed efficiently
Shortlist and present suitably qualified applicants against defined job vacancies
Manage the recruitment and selection processes by effectively liaising with the client, candidate and internal teams
Successfully place suitable candidates with clients
Advise clients and candidates on the legal, regulatory and ethical requirements and appropriate codes of practice when recruiting
Advise candidates and clients on employee rights and responsibilities including equality, diversity and inclusion
Accurately complete all necessary processes, payment and aftercare services
Meet agreed Key Performance Indicators (vacancies taken, calls made, interviews etc)
Be able to accurately utilise company management systems and follow payroll billing procedures including accurate database management complying with relevant legislation
Conduct professional discussions with clients and candidates using all mediums as appropriate
Seek and provide feedback in a professional manner at all times to candidates and clients
Conduct regular service reviews with both clients and candidates to ensure continuous improvement
Accurately record candidate and client information on the recruitment database
Escalate non-compliance where appropriate

Your training plan

Recruitment Consultant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Recruitment or Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Recruitment
You will spend between 8 -10 days in your first year at our People Services Centre in the West Midlands with our in-house training team
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

An opportunity to work for one of the largest and most successful recruitment businesses in the UK. We have a network of over 85 branches nationwide and employ of 700 members of staff. You will have the opportunity to progress and flourish in a supportive team environment! You will receive excellent training and support from our Outstanding Training Team.

http://www.thebestconnection.co.uk (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

Once you have completed your training, if you are the right candidate for an ongoing osition, your basic salary will increase to £26,000 after 12 months and £28,500 after 2 years, subject to satisfactory reviews
You could then have the opportunity to work towards becoming a senior recruitment consultant and potentially management roles in the future

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE BEST CONNECTION GROUP LIMITED

Andy Guest

careers@thebestconnection.co.uk

01215043129

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287421.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 12 January

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Company’s application instructions

You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain! Our interview process is simple, straightforward and we want you to succeed! Why not apply today and learn a little more about how you can become our next potential star! Want to know more about us? Watch our video now!

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