Apprentice Recruiter

Introduction

Build a career in business, sales, recruitment and technology. You will be working on live projects, supporting consultants, engaging with healthcare professionals, using AI tools and learning how modern businesses create opportunities and grow. 

About the Employer

EQ Group builds and backs specialist recruitment and talent businesses across modern healthcare, healthtech and high-growth sectors.

Founded by entrepreneurs who have built, scaled and exited successful recruitment companies, we’re creating the next generation of recruitment businesses powered by AI, technology and exceptional people.

Our brands operate across the UK and US, supporting some of the fastest-growing healthcare organisations in the world.

Now we’re looking for the next generation of talent to join us.

What Is EQ Academy?

EQ Academy is a six-month accelerated development programme designed for ambitious individuals aged 18-21 who want to build a career in business, sales, recruitment and technology.

This isn’t about making coffee or sitting in training rooms.

From day one you’ll be working on live projects, supporting consultants, engaging with healthcare professionals, using AI tools and learning how modern businesses create opportunities and grow.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into a Recruitment Consultant position.

Why EQ Group?

Work directly with experienced founders and business leaders
Learn cutting-edge AI and technology tools
Join a fast-growing business with UK and US operations
Clear progression pathway
Ongoing coaching and development
Modern working environment
Opportunity to build a genuine career

What You'll Do

• What You’ll Be Doing
• Market Intelligence & Research
• Mapping healthcare and technology markets
• Researching organisations, talent pools and trends
• Building market reports and intelligence projects
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives
• AI & Technology
• Working with our Hey Holi platform
• Using AI tools to improve productivity and outcomes
• Supporting automation projects
• Learning how technology is transforming recruitment
• CRM & Operations
• Managing candidate and client data
• Building talent pipelines
• Maintaining CRM systems
• Supporting consultant workflows
• Candidate Engagement
• Connecting with professionals through LinkedIn
• Supporting outreach campaigns
• Building relationships with candidates
• Booking introductory conversations
• Business Development Support
• Researching prospective clients
• Creating market maps and target lists
• Supporting outreach activity
• Helping consultants generate new opportunities
• Personal Brand Development
• Learning modern LinkedIn strategies
• Creating professional content
• Building confidence and communication skills
• Developing commercial awareness

Training Outcome

Your Career Path

Months 1-2

Talent & Growth Associate

Months 3-4

Managing projects and outreach independently

Months 5-6

Operating with increasing ownership and responsibility

Month 6+

Promotion to Recruitment Consultant

Future Opportunities

Senior Consultant
Team Leader
Business Manager
Brand Director
Future Founder opportunities within the EQ Group ecosystem

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Ambitious and driven
• Naturally curious
• Confident communicating
• Interested in business
• Interested in technology
• Interested in healthcare
• Comfortable learning systems
• Competitive in a healthy way
• Looking or a long term career

Qualifications

• Desired - GCSE - English - 4-9 (A* - C)
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4-9 (A* - C)

Course Information

Course: Recruiter (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday. 4 days working on the office and 4 days working from home. Shifts TBC.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED