Resourcing Apprentice
VIVID HEALTHCARE SEARCH LIMITED
London (EC2A 1NT)
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 10 December 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 November 2026
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Summary
You will support the recruitment and allocation of staff to projects, helping ensure the right people are in the right roles. You’ll develop communication, organisation and problem-solving skills while gaining valuable industry experience, learning from experienced professionals and building a strong foundation for your career.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday
9am – 6pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Typical daily tasks will include:
- Supporting the AHP team with finding and allocating suitable employees.
- Updating and maintaining employee records and databases.
- Assisting with recruitment, including reviewing applications and arranging interviews.
- Communicating with employees regarding staffing requirements.
- Monitoring staff availability and helping coordinate workforce planning.
- Providing general administrative support to the wider team.
- Advertise job opportunities across relevant job boards and social media platforms.
- Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, providing a positive candidate experience.
- Support the registration and onboarding of new candidates.
- Assist with collecting and verifying candidate documentation and compliance paperwork.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and update internal systems.
Training opportunities
The apprentice will receive on the job training and support from experienced colleagues, alongside completing a relevant apprenticeship qualification. They will develop skills in administration, communication, organisation, recruitment, workforce planning and IT systems.
Other important information
The role will primarily be office-based. Standard working hours will apply, with no regular shift work expected. There may be opportunities to gain experience working with different teams and departments.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
- Basic IT knowledge and confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- A willingness to work towards a relevant apprenticeship qualification.
Where you'll work
131 Finsbury Pavement
London
EC2A 1NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
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.
Training schedule
Our blended approach means that our programmes are flexible and enable you to experience a range of learning and support opportunities in a variety of formats such as online or at a local ACL centre. You will have a dedicated tutor who you will meet (online or face-to-face) once a month who will guide you through your apprenticeship and prepare you for your End Point Assessment. Reviews of progress are carried out every 12 weeks with the learner, their line manager and the tutor. Additional workshops and seminars will be available to all learners to support additional learning.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Interpersonal skills
- Time-management skills
- Work independently
- Decision-making skills
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Proactive
- Enthusiastic
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Hardworking and self-motivated
About this employer
Vivid Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment consultancy, supplying temporary locum staff to NHS and private healthcare organisations across the UK.
We are a close-knit team of 13 based in a friendly, welcoming office near Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations in the City of London. We pride ourselves on creating a positive and supportive working environment where everyone is approachable, works together as a team and is encouraged to learn and develop. As a growing business, we offer a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills within the healthcare recruitment industry.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent Resourcing Coordinator or Resourcing Administrator role. With further experience and development, career progression could include Resourcing Officer, Recruitment Coordinator or Resourcing Advisor, with opportunities to develop specialist skills in recruitment, workforce planning and talent management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Zoe Niven
Zoe.Niven@essex.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063659.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Thursday 10 December 2026 at 11:59pm)