Apprenticeships Recruiter

VentureWeb International Limited; Birmingham, London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services client seeks an Apprenticeships Recruiter to join their Early Talent Recruitment Team in Birmingham. You will be responsible for sourcing and onboarding top talent into apprenticeship programs, while fostering relationships with schools and conducting recruitment events. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future workforce in a dynamic environment, focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early talent, campus, or volume recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks and UK education landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and onboarding early-career talent.
• Execute end-to-end recruitment cycle for apprenticeship intakes.
• Build partnerships with schools and organizations for talent attraction.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Stakeholder Management

Public Speaking

Data Reporting

Education

Experience in early talent recruitment

Knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks

Proficiency in ATS and MS Office tools

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length:July 14th, 2025 - December 2nd, 2025
Work set up:Hybrid
Location: London or Birmingham, UK

Our client in the global professional services industry is seeking a passionate and driven Apprenticeships Recruiter to join their dynamic Early Talent Recruitment Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and onboarding top early-career talent into the Consulting and Technology Degree Apprenticeship Programmes in London and Birmingham.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future workforce by building strong relationships with schools, third-party organisations, and candidates to deliver a high-quality, inclusive, and seamless recruitment experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the continuous development and success of the early talent pipeline, in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What you will do:
Talent Attraction & Relationship Building

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools, colleges, universities, and third-party organisations to attract a diverse and high-potential early talent pool.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute engaging events such as insight days, networking sessions, career fairs, and school presentations to promote the organisation’s apprenticeship offerings.
• Represent the organisation as a brand ambassador to inspire, educate, and inform students, educators, and parents about the Consulting and Technology Apprenticeship pathways.
• Identify and nurture talent through proactive engagement and communication.

Recruitment & Selection

• Execute the end-to-end recruitment cycle for apprenticeship intakes, from initial outreach and screening to final offer and onboarding.
• Conduct a high volume of structured candidate interviews during peak seasons, ensuring fairness, consistency, and alignment with selection criteria.
• Monitor and manage a robust pipeline of candidates, maintaining a high-touch approach to provide a seamless candidate experience and reduce reneges or drop-offs.
• Collaborate closely with Hiring Managers and internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts with business goals.

Candidate Experience & Onboarding

• Provide dedicated support and guidance to candidates throughout their journey - from application to joining.
• Assist in onboarding and induction activities, maintaining regular engagement with successful candidates to ensure smooth integration into the organisation.

Data, Reporting & Insights

• Generate regular reports on recruitment metrics, such as pipeline status, source channel performance, diversity representation, and offer acceptance rates.
• Provide actionable insights to support decision-making and optimise recruitment strategies.
• Monitor and track recruitment spend, ensuring budget adherence and timely reporting.
• Stay current with early talent market trends and competitor strategies to refine and enhance sourcing and engagement approaches.
• Contribute to key team projects and initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and candidate experience.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and best practice in early talent recruitment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in early talent, campus, or volume recruitment, ideally with exposure to apprenticeships or school-leaver programmes.
• Strong knowledge of apprenticeship frameworks, degree apprenticeships, and the UK education landscape.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident public speaker with experience delivering engaging presentations and events.
• Proficiency in using recruitment systems (e.g., ATS) and MS Office tools; experience in data reporting is a plus.
• Passion for early talent development and driving diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.