HR Recruitment Apprentice

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 17,744 - 21,687; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme (Aviva)

Employee benefits platform

Health and wellbeing support

Medicash health plan

Life assurance

Travel loan

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a motivated HR Recruitment Apprentice to support the recruitment process and provide administrative assistance within the HR team in Liverpool. You will be the first point of contact for many stakeholders and will undertake the CIPD Level 3 People Practice qualification as part of the role.

This 18-month fixed term contract offers hands-on experience, comprehensive training and a clear path into HR/recruitment careers.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, relationship management and influencing skills.
• Computer literacy – ability to use all Microsoft packages and internet-based platforms.
• Ability to work independently to a high standard, taking accountability and ownership for mistakes and a commitment to self-reflection and learning.
• Ability to manage to tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Innovative and creative with the ability to problem solve.
• Resilient with the ability to cope with pressure and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as it applies to this role.
• Committed to their own personal development.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support in all stages of the recruitment journey (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and appointment).
• Inputting data into HR systems and maintaining databases and tracker as appropriate.
• Assist with candidate sourcing and screening as required.
• Scheduling and coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates, hiring managers and other stakeholders.
• Processing all new starter checks.
• Acting as first point of contact for bank staff requests.
• Raising requisitions and undertaking routine finance duties.
• Producing reports as required.
• Supporting the administration of onboarding new staff from point of offer to induction and throughout probationary period.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

None

Job description

HR Recruitment Apprentice

Application Deadline: 23 August 2026

Department: Human Resources

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Liverpool

Reporting To: HR Recruitment Manager

Compensation: £23,195 / year

Description

Job Title: HR Recruitment Apprentice

Department: Human Resources

Salary: £23,195 per year Job Type: 18 Months Fixed Term contract, 35 hours per week

We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our HR team as HR Recruitment Apprentice. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about all aspects of the recruitment process while providing administrative support to the Recruitment Manager, Recruitment Assistant and wider HR Team. You’ll be the first point of contact for a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, consistently acting as a positive ambassador for the College Group.

As part of the role, you’ll undertake the CIPD Level 3 People Practice qualification to support and enhance your skills. This role offers comprehensive training, hand-on experience and is the perfect starting point for a career in Recruitment or HR. You’ll be an enthusiastic and resourceful team-player with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and develop a customer-focused approach.

This is a full-time role based at the Arts Centre on Myrtle Street.

Reporting to: Recruitment Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Providing administrative support in all stages of the recruitment journey (advertising, shortlisting, interviewing and appointment).
2. Inputting data into HR systems and maintaining databases and tracker as appropriate.
3. Assist with candidate sourcing and screening as required.
4. Scheduling and coordinating interviews, liaising with candidates, hiring managers and other stakeholders.
5. Processing all new starter checks.
6. Acting as first point of contact for bank staff requests.
7. Raising requisitions and undertaking routine finance duties.
8. Producing reports as required.
9. Supporting the administration of onboarding new staff from point of offer to induction and throughout probationary period, liaising with the wider HR team.
10. Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of information held within the office and comply with data protection protocols and relevant policies as appropriate.
11. Undertaking other administrative HR related duties as required.

Professional Practice and Values

1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life.
2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are always maintained.
3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
4. To support cross college activities as required in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
5. Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade and area of work.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria

1. GCSE in English and Maths or relevant experience.
2. Excellent communication skills, relationship management and influencing skills, ability to work well as part of a team.
3. Computer literacy – ability to use all Microsoft packages and internet-based platforms.
4. Ability to work independently to a high standard, taking accountability and ownership for mistakes and a commitment to self-reflection and learning.
5. Ability to manage to tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
6. Innovative and creative with the ability to problem solve.
7. Resilient with the ability to cope with pressure and prioritise tasks effectively to meet deadlines.
8. Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as it applies to this role.
9. Committed to their own personal development.

Desirable Criteria

1. Experience of working in an office environment.
2. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders or as part of a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
3. Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Persian, Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish), Sorani (Central Kurdish), Portuguese, Spanish, Tigrinya, Vietnamese, French.

Please Note

This role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive sufficient applications.

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?

As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Here are some of the benefits available to you:

• Generous holiday allowance Up to 30 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.
• Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 10%.
• Employee Benefits Platform As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one-stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost through salary sacrifice. The platform is part of our commitment to supporting you in every aspect of your working life - and beyond.
• Health and Wellbeing As part of our commitment to supporting your health and wellbeing, all employees have access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - a completely confidential support service available 24/7, 365 days a year. Whether you’re facing personal challenges, looking for advice, or simply need someone to talk to, Health Assured is here to help. Through Health Assured, you can access a 24/7 confidential helpline, face to face, online or telephone counselling, as well as structured support for a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationships, bereavement, legal and financial concerns. You'll also have access to the online wellbeing portal, a secure, user-friendly platform offering a wide range of self-help resources, health assessments, articles, and guidance covering emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing, and to the Wisdom App, which offers mood trackers and wellbeing tools, meditation guides, fitness videos, and self-help modules as well as daily wellbeing tips.
• Medicash Scheme Access to Medicash health plans – supporting you and your family with enhanced access to treatment, wellbeing services, and expert care whenever you need it. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round.
• Life Assurance We offer life assurance to give you and your family added peace of mind - with a benefit of up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service.
• Travel We offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel - without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful.
• Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.
• Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities - designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career.
• College Benefits Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons, and a staff discount at our Academy Restaurant.