Recruitment Administrator Apprentice

Introduction

An exciting opportunity to join our team as a Recruitment Administrator. You'll receive training & ongoing support while working towards a Business Administration qualification. You'll be working alongside experienced recruiters, gaining experience in candidate sourcing, admin, marketing, database management, & customer service.

About the Employer

We are a family-run, multi-sector recruitment agency based in Heanor, Derbyshire, providing temporary, permanent, interim, and contract recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries. We pride ourselves on “Placing People First” by delivering a personalised and consultative recruitment service to both clients and candidates.

We work closely with employers to understand their business needs, culture, and recruitment requirements, supporting them by sourcing, screening, and placing high-quality candidates. Our sectors include engineering, manufacturing, industrial, logistics, warehousing, office and administration, customer service, finance, construction, procurement, and supply chain.
 
Our core values are built around integrity, trust, respect, communication, and exceptional customer service, and we're looking for an ambitious Apprentice Recruitment Administrator to join our growing team.

What You'll Do

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in recruitment and business administration. You will receive full training and ongoing support while working towards a recognised Business Administration qualification.

You will be working alongside experienced recruiters, you will gain hands-on experience in candidate sourcing, administration, marketing, database management, and customer service.

You as an Apprentice Administrator will be trained to take on the following responsibilities:

• Source candidates using job boards, social media, professional networks, databases, and the company CRM system
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future vacancies
• Review CVs and applications to identify suitable candidates
• Conduct candidate screening calls and initial interviews
• Assess candidates' skills, experience, qualifications, and suitability for roles
• Obtain candidate consent and ensure GDPR compliance throughout the recruitment process
• Create candidate profiles and summaries for client submissions
• Maintain regular communication with candidates and provide recruitment updates
• Update and maintain the CRM system and Master Sales Database accurately
• Write and post job adverts across recruitment platforms and social media channels
• Build professional relationships with candidates, clients, and industry contacts through networking platforms such as LinkedIn
• Assist with interview coordination, reference checks, onboarding, and compliance administration
• Support recruiters and hiring managers by understanding client requirements and market trends
• Carry out general office administration duties, including filing, scanning, document management, and answering telephone calls
• Undertake occasional out-of-hours work when required and carry out any other duties reasonably requested by the business

About you:

• Passionate, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Motivated to achieve results and meet targets
• Confident communicating with people at all levels
• A creative thinker with a proactive attitude
• Organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional and customer focused
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Possesses excellent written and verbal English skills
• Comfortable using technology, social media, and computer systems

Training Outcome

• A potential full time role and progression within the business

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Customer focussed
• Proactive

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English and maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED