Technical Consultant Apprentice – Level 3 Recruiter

About this apprenticeship

Our candidates are at the heart of our business, so this is an important position within the team and will give you the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of recruitment from the candidate side.
As your knowledge, confidence and experience develop, you will be given the opportunity to progress into a 360 recruitment role, which will include candidate attraction, client management, business development and winning new business.
This is a role for someone looking for a long-term career, rather than simply an apprenticeship. We are a growing business and are expanding into new areas of recruitment, so there will be opportunities for the successful person to develop their career and take on additional responsibilities as the company grows.
What is a Technical Consultant?
A Technical Consultant within recruitment works closely with both candidates and employers to understand their requirements and match the right people to the right opportunities.
In this role, you will initially concentrate heavily on the candidate journey, supporting candidates through registration, compliance, interviews and placements. You will develop strong communication and relationship-building skills while learning how the recruitment industry operates.
Over time, you will develop the commercial side of recruitment, including sourcing new candidates, understanding client requirements, developing client relationships, business development and ultimately managing the full recruitment process from initial contact through to placement.
Your role will initially include:

Supporting the Compliance Manager with candidate registrations and compliance checks
Speaking with candidates over the telephone and building strong professional relationships
Keeping candidates updated throughout the recruitment process
Helping candidates prepare for interviews and assignments
Coordinating interviews, availability and candidate information
Following up with candidates regarding documentation and outstanding requirements
Maintaining accurate candidate records and recruitment systems
Advertising and sourcing suitable candidates for vacancies
Screening candidates and understanding their skills, experience and suitability
Communicating with candidates regarding available opportunities
Supporting candidates through the onboarding and placement process
Developing an understanding of recruitment legislation, compliance and best practice
Learning how different recruitment sectors operate
Working closely with the wider team to ensure candidates receive a high level of service

As you develop, you will progress into:

Managing candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle
Developing relationships with clients and understanding their recruitment requirements
Business development and generating new opportunities
Making outbound calls to prospective clients
Winning new business and developing existing accounts
Taking responsibility for vacancies from initial requirement through to placement
Negotiating with candidates and clients
Building your own candidate and client portfolio
Working towards targets and commission
Developing into a 360 Recruitment Consultant 

Training

Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard qualification
Full on-the-job training will be delivered
Off-the-job training will be supported by our Training Provider – Davidson Training UK Ltd
All training is carried out within the workplace during working hours

What you could go on to do

You will be joining a young, energetic and supportive team and will work closely with our team, who will provide day-to-day guidance and support as you learn the candidate side of the business.
We are looking for someone who will fit well within our team and who wants to grow with the company.