Introduction

Join Walker Lovell, a close-knit, family-founded global recruitment firm. We are looking for an organized, proactive apprentice to support our international consultants while mastering cutting-edge tech.

About the Employer

About Walker Lovell
Founded in 2012 by a team of four siblings (Daniel, David, Matthew and Rebecca), Walker Lovell is a global recruitment company supporting several niche, specialised industries. Over the years, the core of our team has grown alongside the business, with many members choosing to stay and develop with us. This longevity reflects the supportive and close-knit culture we've cultivated, creating a workplace where you can achieve both your professional and life goals.

Why Join Walker Lovell?

We provide the support, recognition, and tools you need to thrive in your role.

Benefits include -

- 20 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and a 10-day Christmas break.
- Additional day annual leave for every year's complete service up to 25 days
- Early Friday finishes, start your weekend at 1.30pm!
- Quarterly events for the entire team
- Private BUPA healthcare (post apprenticeship)
- Onsite gym facilities
- Comprehensive training and ongoing development to ensure your success.
- Birthday gift from the Director's
- Casual dress policy
- Free parking
- Advanced Al assistance.

What You'll Do

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Recruitment Administration & Operations Apprentice to support our recruitment consultants with the day-to-day coordination and administration involved in delivering recruitment projects for clients around the world.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in AI, recruitment, business administration or operations. You will gain hands-on experience working closely with experienced consultants while learning how recruitment projects are managed from initial client engagement through to successful placement.

You will work with a range of digital tools and Al-powered systems, with a key part of the role involving reviewing, checking and validating information to ensure accuracy.

Key responsibilities:

Job Advert Management:

Create, edit and publish job advertisements across our website and LinkedIn
Refresh and repost advertisements to maintain visibility
Test different advert formats and wording to improve candidate attraction
Ensure all vacancies are accurately represented and kept up to date

Recruitment Database Management:

Create and maintain accurate client, contact and vacancy records upload and organise job descriptions, client information & supporting documents
Ensure all recruitment records are complete and up to date
Record updates from client meetings, emails and feedback discussions
Maintain candidate records throughout the recruitment process
Monitor data quality and highlight missing information to consultants

Reporting & Administration:

Produce regular reports for internal and external purposes
Track recruitment activity and progress across live assignments
Support the team in maintaining accurate business information

Business Development - Support:

Draft follow-up emails following meetings and conversations
Prepare client documents and presentations
Assist with the creation of commercial proposals and supporting materials
Support consultants with administrative tasks related to winning new business

Recruitment Technology & Al Support:

Assist in managing Al-powered recruitment tools
Review and validate information generated by Al systems
Help ensure recruitment technology is producing accurate and relevant outputs
Support continuous improvement of internal recruitment processes

Candidate & Client Coordination:

Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients
Arrange interview schedules and calendar invitations
Send interview confirmations
Create interview preparation information
Draft interview feedback summaries and follow-up communications
Request and compile employment references
Conduct follow-up calls to keep candidates informed and engaged
Support consultants with administrative follow-up after client meetings

What you’ll learn:

During the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:

Business administration
Recruitment operations
Client and candidate communication
Data management, reporting and business systems
Professional writing and document preparation
Al and recruitment technology
Project coordination and organisation
Commercial awareness

You will gain exposure to working with:

Global clients ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations
Professionals at all levels, from early-career candidates through to senior executives and leadership teams
A variety of industries, technical disciplines and international markets
Candidates and clients across Europe, North America, Asia and other global regions
Complex recruitment projects involving multiple stakeholders and international hiring processes

Training Outcome

Future Career Progression:

This apprenticeship is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career within AI & recruitment and professional services.

As your experience grows, you may progress into responsibilities such as:

Managing recruitment administration across multiple consultants
Reviewing and responding to candidate applications
Taking ownership of recruitment projects and processes
Supporting candidate sourcing activities
Progressing into a Recruitment Delivery role

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths & English and 3 other subjects - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation practitioner (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Weekly working pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 with 1-hour lunch break. Friday: 08:00 - 13:30, no lunch break (option to have a 1-hour lunch break and finish at 14:00)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: 1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED

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