Recruitment Advisor Apprentice

Summary

Administer Resourcing processes and activities to achieve smooth running of candidate assessment and selection, on-boarding and other Recruitment processes in line with Resourcing frameworks and guidelines.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£7.55 - £12.21 DOE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Job Purpose Administer Resourcing processes and activities to achieve smooth running of candidate assessment and selection, on-boarding and other Recruitment processes in line with Resourcing frameworks and guidelines.

Typical Business Titles

Talent Acquisition Professional, Talent Acquisition Analyst, Staffing & Recruiting Professional, Staffing & Recruiting Analyst

Differentiator

· Apply broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education

· Work is closely supervised

· Problems faced are not typically difficult or complex

Key Tasks

· Undertake limited range of Resourcing work (routine work requiring limited background research)

· Provide administrative support for recruitment, talent identification and selection processes

· Support data maintenance of recruitment systems and processes

· Provide day-to-day recruitment support to HR colleagues, hiring managers and candidates

· Administer assessment centres or events, arrange logistics for assessors and candidates and collate required information

· Coordinate and support Graduate/College Recruitment programs

· Administer On-boarding and Induction related activities

· Advertise and post open positions internally and externally

Stakeholders

· Explain facts, policies and practices related to job area

· Support and interact primarily with colleagues of own sub-function

· Develop a network of contacts to build up relationships and strengthen the organizational, product and market knowledge

Management Responsibility

Individual contributor without direct responsibility for leading others

Where you'll work

Unit 2
Hillman Way, Ryton On Dunsmore
Coventry
CV8 3ED

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

DHL eCommerce is a division of DHL Group that specializes in providing domestic and international parcel delivery and returns services for e-commerce businesses. They focus on connecting retailers with online shoppers, offering solutions for both domestic and cross-border transactions. DHL eCommerce is a key player in the e-commerce logistics landscape, offering services such as parcel delivery, returns management, and support for various online marketplaces and platform

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a full time role.

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