Talent Acquisition Apprentice

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED

Wolverhampton (WV11 3SZ)

Closes in 10 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

Posted on 19 May 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Administration Apprentice to join our Student Talent Acquisition team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in administrative functions, with a focus on recruitment and onboarding processes, while supporting other administrative duties as required by business needs.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

Day-to-day duties

  • Posting job adverts on job boards (Indeed, company website, etc.)
  • Screening CVs and shortlisting candidates
  • Booking interviews (emails, calls, calendars)
  • Updating candidate records on the customer relationship management system (CRM)
  • Sending interview confirmations and reminders
  • Chasing candidates for documents or availability
  • Collecting right-to-work documents (passport, NI number)
  • Making sure compliance checks are complete
  • Keep spreadsheets and trackers updated
  • Work with stakeholders and candidates to obtain all relevant documentation
  • Provide routine clerical support, including filing, photocopying and handling correspondence
  • Assist in managing incoming and outgoing communications, ensuring timely responses to inquiries from stakeholders
  • Input and maintain accurate data records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
  • Generate reports and assist in data analysis
  • Provide a friendly and professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Address general inquiries and direct specific queries to appropriate team members

Where you'll work

Bearing Drive
Wolverhampton
WV11 3SZ

Training

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

Training provider

GTG TRAINING 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Any other subject (grade 4)
  • English Language (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

We are looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous apprentice to join our team Student Talent Acquisition team at our GTG Training centre in the West Midlands. Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

After this apprenticeship

  • There are potential opportunities for progression upon completion

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ARNOLD CLARK AUTOMOBILES LIMITED

Levi

early.careers@arnoldclark.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032630.

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Closes in 10 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

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