Talent & Growth Associate Apprentice (EQ Group)

Introduction

You'll begin by supporting our UK healthcare recruitment brand, Scale Health, where you'll play a pivotal role in developing Holi, our proprietary intelligence platform.

About the Employer

Who We Are

EQ Group builds and backs specialist recruitment and talent businesses across modern healthcare, health tech 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.

What You'll Do

Through detailed market research and data curation, you'll build and maintain a market-leading intelligence database that underpins our sales, recruitment, and growth strategy. Your work will transform raw market information into actionable insights, enabling our teams to identify opportunities, engage clients more effectively, and make smarter commercial decisions.

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

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

Training Outcome

• To progress into a 360 Recruiter

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Technical skills
• Ambitious and driven
• Naturally curious
• Confident communicating

Course Information

Course: Data technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am- 5:30pm (Hybrid)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 6

Training Provider: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED