Apprentice Associate Consultant

INFRAREC. LTD

London (SE1 4PG)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 April 2026

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Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in recruitment, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to negotiating offers & building relationships. You will have the chance to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding industry whilst working towards a Level 3 Recruiter Qualification.

Wage

£28,089.10 a year

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  • Wage may be increased dependant on expereince and will include performance based bonuses.

Training course
Recruiter (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 6.00pm & Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm with 1 hour lunch break.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

As an Associate Consultant at InfraRec Ltd, you will play a crucial role in connecting exceptional candidates with our clients' organisations.

This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to negotiating offers and building lasting client relationships.

You will work closely with experienced consultants and have the chance to grow your career in a dynamic and rewarding industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Candidate Sourcing: Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, referrals, and direct outreach, to identify and attract top-tier talent
  • Screening and Interviewing: Conduct in-depth interviews with candidates to assess their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit for client positions
  • Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs, and providing strategic recruitment solutions
  • Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor analysis to provide clients with valuable insights
  • Candidate Engagement: Foster a positive candidate experience by providing timely feedback, guidance, and support throughout the recruitment process
  • Offer Negotiation: Collaborate with clients and candidates to negotiate job offers, ensuring a mutually beneficial outcome
  • Administrative Duties: Handle administrative tasks related to the recruitment process, including candidate documentation, database management, and reporting

Where you'll work

1 Long Lane
London
SE1 4PG

Training

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

Training provider

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Recruiter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
  • Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
  • Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
  • Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
  • Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
  • Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
  • Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
  • Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
  • Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
  • Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
  • Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
  • Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
  • Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
  • Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
  • Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
  • Manage resources within budget requirements.
  • Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify, progress, and convert leads into new candidates, placements, or clients.
  • Source vacancies in line with stakeholder requirements and organisational policies and procedures.
  • Manage and maintain stakeholder relationships and their role within the recruitment process.
  • Interpret and apply regulation and legislation, share best practice, and advise stakeholders on their application.
  • Plan and manage recruitment campaigns to attract candidates, including agreeing objectives with stakeholders and monitoring performance.
  • Research, identify and attract candidates using methods to satisfy job requirements, including those with transferrable skills to move from the legacy carbon economy to green economy jobs.
  • Process, review, and progress candidate applications.
  • Create and present diverse short lists of candidates to stakeholders.
  • Inform and advise candidates on the outcome of their application at the individual stages of the recruitment process, including those that have been unsuccessful.
  • Manage the recruitment and selection process for candidates, including those who require reasonable adjustments.
  • Communicate information through different media, for example face-to-face or online meetings, emails, reports, and presentations.
  • Engage with stakeholders to review recruitment processes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and improving own performance.
  • Review services provided and implemented improvements based on stakeholder feedback.
  • Place candidates into roles that match their skills and stakeholder requirements.
  • Use technology and software tools to manage information, ensuring compliance with organisation and legislation requirements.
  • Challenge poor practice and non-compliance with the recruitment process and escalate where appropriate.
  • Identify future changes in the sector that may impact the organisation, for example technology advances.
  • Interpret policies to support and promote the delivery of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace, and monitor their impact on recruitment activities.
  • Identify and apply sustainable and greener methods of working, for example reducing energy and paper consumption, managing diaries to reduce carbon emissions (hold virtual meetings or attend multiple external meetings on the same day), considering greener options when booking venues for assessment centres or planning recruitment campaigns.
  • Identify and maximise opportunities to support the organisation’s business strategy, for example growing client or candidate pipelines.
  • Manage resources within budget requirements.
  • Respond to stakeholder complaints and escalate where appropriate.

Training schedule

  • In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Recruiter qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
  • Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
  • You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours

More training information

  • DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
  • We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
  • https://dbc-training.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade Pass)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Time Management

About this employer

We are Utility & Civil Construction & Engineering Recruitment Experts, connecting top-tier talent with the companies driving the future of Power, Energy & Civil Infrastructure. Our team partners with industry leaders across transmission, distribution, substations, Civil and renewable integration projects - delivering skilled professionals who keep the lights on and the grid strong.

https://infra-rec.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Competitive base salary and performance-based bonuses
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Access to industry-leading tools and technology
  • Health, dental, and retirement benefits

After this apprenticeship

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement and growth

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Catherine

cat@dbc-training.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027828.

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Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)