Apprentice Recruitment Resourcer/Administrator
Engage Partners
London, Watford
Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 February 2026
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Summary
Apprentice Administrator supporting a candidate-led recruitment desk. Responsible for candidate sourcing, screening, and CV formatting, while assisting consultants with day-to-day administration and gaining hands-on experience in how a recruitment business operates from the ground up.
- Wage
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£17,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 1 month
- Positions available
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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
- Mapping the market and building candidate pipelines
- Resourcing, engaging, and screening candidates
- Formatting CVs and supporting compliance checks
- Supporting email campaigns (e-shotting) and managing bounce-back responses
- Assisting with day-to-day business administration
- Gaining exposure to marketing strategies and candidate attraction methods
- Supporting consultants throughout the recruitment process
- Developing a strong understanding of how a successful recruitment business operates from the ground up
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Portsoken House 155-157, Minories, London, EC3N 1LJ
- 45 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1SZ
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
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
- Full training will be given leading to a recognised Apprenticeship Standard- Buisness Administrator Level 3
- On-the-job training will be delivered by the employer with the training provider support
- Off-the-job training will be delivered by the training provider in partnership with the employer
- You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you already do not hold the equivalent)
- The apprenticeship is delivered entirely on the job, meaning there is no college release time required. All training and development will take place within the workplace during your working hours
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 or A*-C)
- Maths (grade 4-9 or 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Location & Commute:
- Our Watford office is a short walk from Watford Junction
- Our London office is a short walk from Fenchurch Street
Please ensure that your commute is reasonable and that you have considered travel costs in relation to the salary.
About this employer
Engage Partners was formed in 2008 by founders Matt Ellis and Rob Harvey. Originally based in Watford, we have since expanded with UK offices in London, Watford, Brighton, and Leeds. Our global presence has been enhanced through our offices in Australia, South Africa, Canada, and Ireland.
We are proud of the environment created within all of our offices. We look to ensure that whilst being productive, our employees look forward to coming to work each day and enjoy the vibrant, contemporary atmosphere.
Work somewhere that celebrates small and big wins. Where effort is valued and support is always there when you need it. With a clear path of progression, here at Engage, you will always feel like you're in the right place.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is the opportunity for a full-time permanent role for the right candidate, based on performance, commitment, and overall suitability within the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012150.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)