Talent and Growth Associate Apprentice

Introduction

Earn While You Learn. Become a Consultant in 6 Months.

EQ ACADEMY
Talent & Growth Associate Programme.
Build Your Career. Become a Consultant in 6 Months.
Location: Manchester.
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Progression.

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 You'll Do

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 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

What We’re Looking For

We care far more about attitude than experience.

• You might be right for EQ Academy if you are:
• Ambitious and driven
• Naturally curious
• Confident communicating with people
• Interested in business, technology or healthcare
• Comfortable learning new systems and tools
• Competitive in a healthy way
• Looking for a long-term career rather than just a job
• No recruitment experience required
• No degree required
• Just potential, energy and a willingness to learn

What You’ll Learn

During the programme you’ll develop skills in:

• Recruitment & talent acquisition 
  Sales & business development 
  AI & automation 
  Market intelligence 
  Linkedin & personal branding 
  CRM management 
  Communication & relationship building 
  Commercial awareness 
  Project management 

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

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

The Bottom Line

Most people spend years figuring out what they want to do.
EQ Academy is designed to give ambitious young people a head start.
If you’re hungry to learn, willing to work hard and excited about building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.

Training Outcome

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.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Presentation skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Course Information

Course: Recruiter (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Successful candidates will work from our office 9.00am - 5.00pm. Thursday will be a remote working day.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 2

Training Provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED