Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Dartford (DA1 5BU)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 January 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity to join a leading recruitment agency specialising in Local and Central Government services as an Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer. Duties include candidate sourcing, screening, shortlisting, database management and payroll support. Strong organisation and communication skills required.

Wage

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

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Training course
Recruiter (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 5:30pm and Friday, 9.00am to 4:30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 February 2026

Duration

1 year 2 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Candidate Sourcing: Utilise various channels (job boards, social media, networking) to identify and attract potential candidates for CRA roles
  • Screening and Shortlisting: Conduct initial screenings and shortlist candidates based on job requirements and qualifications
  • Database Management: Maintain and update the candidate database, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.
  • Interview Coordination: Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers
  • Client Interaction: Assist in managing client relationships, understanding their recruitment needs, and providing regular updates on the recruitment process
  • Payroll Support: Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for placed candidates

Where you'll work

1 Sandpit Road
Dartford
DA1 5BU

Training

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

Training provider

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK 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

  • Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • Learning and developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a competent Recruiter through a Level 3 apprenticeship
  • This will take place entirely in the workplace, with no need for day release
  • You will be assigned a dedicated Trainer from Davidson Training UK Ltd, who run the Apprenticeship programme
  • They will conduct one-on-one tutoring sessions and create a customised training plan based on your areas of strength and growth

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9 (A* - C))
  • Maths (grade 4-9 (A* - C))

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Excellent time management
  • Be able to multi-task

Other requirements

Although this is an entry-level role, we are looking for candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, excellent organisation and time management, good attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks.

About this employer

CRA RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Local and Central Government services. We are dedicated to connecting top talent with the best opportunities in the councils and government sectors.

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After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008301.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)