Apprentice Recruitment Consultant

Summary

You will support the end-to-end recruitment process, learning how to attract, screen, and place candidates into suitable roles. You will develop skills in candidate sourcing, client relationship management, and administrative tasks such as writing job adverts and updating systems.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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We will conduct a review after 12 weeks to discuss performance and look to increase this salary after the probation period.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 16:00.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Each day will provide opportunities to learn and develop within a fast-paced recruitment environment. You'll be guided by experienced consultants while building your confidence in both candidate and client communications.

Typical daily activities include:

Writing and posting job adverts, screening CVs, and calling candidates to assess suitability.
Supporting consultants with interview coordination, compliance checks, and database updates.
Attending team meetings, participating in training sessions, and learning how to build strong client and candidate relationships.

Where you'll work

Staffing Lab, Unit 1 Hollinswood Court, Telford
TF3 3DE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

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

You will attend Shrewsbury Colleges Group, London Rd Campus, one day per week for your taught input with the remainder of the working week based in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 / C 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Staffing Lab Limited is a multi-sector recruitment agency based in Telford, Shropshire, specialising in the automotive, driving, engineering, industrial, and food production sectors. Established in August 2019, the company has built a strong reputation for connecting job seekers with temporary, permanent, and contract opportunities across the West Midlands and beyond. Staffing Lab is known for its personalised approach, taking the time to understand both client and candidate needs to ensure the right fit for every placement. Operating from its office at Unit 2 Pegasus Court, Stafford Park 7, Telford, TF3 3BQ, Staffing Lab offers a range of services, including candidate sourcing, compliance checks, and interview coordination. The company prides itself on its thorough vetting processes and commitment to supporting candidates throughout their job search, offering assistance with CV writing, application forms, and interview techniques. With a dedicated team of professionals, Staffing Lab continues to serve both employers and job seekers, striving to make the recruitment process as seamless and efficient as possible.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time Recruitment consultant role on completion of your apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Jules Rhodes

julesr@shrewsbury.ac.uk

01743653460

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320284.

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Closes on Monday 14 July 2025

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