Recruitment Apprenticeship

An exciting opportunity has arose to join the tempting recruitment team in Croydon as they move forward into a year of growth in 2026. If you are confident and driven. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in recruitment.

What you'll do

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver excellent service to candidates at all times.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, headhunting, referrals, and our internal database.
• Write and post engaging job adverts online.
• Pre-screen and interview candidates to qualify their suitability for work.
• Arrange and conduct candidate registrations, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
• Prepare and format CVs to the company standard.
• Manage candidate communication — keeping them informed about applications, interviews, and job offers.
• Carry out referencing checks and ensure right-to-work documentation is valid.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on ATS/CRM, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Work collaboratively with consultants to ensure timely candidate submissions to clients.
• Contribute to achieving team KPIs such as candidate registrations, CV submissions, and interviews arranged.
• Support consultants with administrative tasks as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in customer service, sales, or administration roles is desirable but not essential.
• Confident and comfortable speaking on the phone, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• A positive and proactive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well as part of a team. IT proficiency (MS Office, CRM/ATS systems preferred).

Training

• Recruiter Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• End Point Assessment.

After the apprenticeship

• Full-time position and growth within the business.
• We want to train an apprentice and help them grow and flourish with us.
• We wish to mentor you and support you as you advance along with us.
• We anticipate your continued growth and commitment to us also.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Confident Telephone Manner
• Target Driven

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English & maths (grade 4 - 9)

Benefits

• The day off on your birthday.
• Pension scheme.
• Staff recognition and rewards.
• Employee Assistant Programme.

About the employer

Their mission is to be a leading global recruitment brand known for developing professionals and helping business thrive through great client partnerships and career development. Inspiring ambitious achievement, delivering results, ensuring value for all, and providing continuous employment opportunities. Utilising our expertise and our values in the work we do, the people we place and the companies we serve.

OUR VALUES

Their values are simple but powerful: Integrity, Resilience, Exceeding Targets, Going the Extra Mile, Working to Excellence, Consistency, Adding Value and Proactivity

Whether you're looking for work or need someone to get the job done, we're here to help with your recruitment needs.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Recruiter (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 6:30pm.

Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm.

• Start date: 21 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,700 a year