Talent Acquisition Apprentice

ENGINEERINGUK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK media company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Apprentice to join their People Team in London. This full-time apprenticeship involves supporting recruitment processes and enhancing candidate experience. Ideal candidates will be school leavers, passionate about HR and recruitment, with GCSEs in Maths and English. The role offers a hybrid working model, combining office work and home flexibility, along with comprehensive training and a salary starting from £26,742 per annum. Applications close on Jan 2, 2026.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free Virtual GP access

Free health hormone test

Free Tastecard membership

Financial guidance sessions

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Holiday purchase option

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts.
• No prior completion of the qualification offered.
• Aimed at school leavers and non-degree holders.

Responsibilities

• Post and update job descriptions.
• Utilize social media for promoting opportunities.
• Shortlist candidates in the ATS.
• Assist with selection processes.
• Book interviews and manage hiring communications.
• Provide feedback to candidates.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service commitment

Ability to learn recruitment technology systems

Passion for diversity and inclusion

Education

GCSE Mathematics Grade C (4) or above

GCSE English Grade C (4) or above

Tools

Recruitment technology systems

Job description

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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Apprentice

Reports to: Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Department: People Team

Location: London

Number of roles: 1

Start: September 2026

THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Our Apprenticeships are full‑time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You will spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home. The formal training will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and, in some cases, residential boot camps.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts. There is no upper age limit.
• You need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
• You cannot have already completed the qualification being offered or a similar one at the same or higher level.
• Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website.

CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS

Include: We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate. Don’t just listen; listen to understand.

Innovate: Don’t just rinse and repeat; challenge the status quo, embrace change, experiment and take smart risks.

Grow: Question everything and learn yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback. Be clear with your objectives.

Get it done: Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution‑finder, not a finger‑pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

• Finding brilliant people to join C4 across our Creative, Commercial and Operations divisions.
• Supporting line managers in recruitment and talent processes, e.g. setting up interviews, asking the right questions, making offers, providing feedback to rejected candidates.
• Working on varied projects such as new joiner induction, careers site and recruitment technology/system development.
• A small team with a busy, varied workload, recruiting 200–300 roles a year and delivering a great candidate experience.

This apprenticeship suits someone looking to start a career in HR or recruitment, with a focus on resourcing/talent acquisition.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Posting and updating job descriptions on internal systems and external platforms.
• Utilise social media to promote opportunities.
• Learn how to shortlist and process candidates in our ATS.
• Assist with selection processes.
• Book interviews and utilise HireVue.
• Liaise with hiring managers and candidates – respond to queries via the recruitment inbox.
• Support the administration of the new induction process.
• Work with external suppliers such as agencies.
• Provide constructive feedback to candidates and process offers.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Verbal and written communication skills – e.g. dealing with customers, teamwork, writing emails, etc.
• Attention to detail – e.g. proofreading, cashing up tills.
• Organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks – e.g. planning events, balancing work and study.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit.
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above.
• Committed to providing excellent customer service.
• Confidence to learn and use multiple recruitment technology systems.
• Passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Thrives by being busy, keen to learn and not afraid to ask questions.

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Level 3 Business Administrator

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

15 months

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss alternative formats, or have any questions, please contact [e-mail]. Access page

RELOCATION

If you need to relocate, we can offer support towards the financial costs of moving, including contribution to deposit and first months' rent and visits to new city for accommodation hunting.

Basic salary per annum starting from £26,742.00

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

• Referring to the essential criteria listed on the job description, provide up to 500 words of examples that demonstrate you meet them.
• Share why representation and inclusion matter to you (max 300 words).
• List current qualifications, including those you expect to obtain before September 2026.
• Explain what a Talent Acquisition Apprentice is, what you aim to gain and how it fits with future career plans (max 250 words).
• Describe a time you delivered excellent customer service or level of service to someone (max 300 words).
• What is your favourite TV programme and why? (max 200 words).

BENEFITS

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free female health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1‑2‑1's available each quarter
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase
• Hybrid working – 60/40 pattern (3 office days, 2 work‑from‑home days).

APPLICATION CLOSE DATE

02 Jan 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEME

Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pensions Disability Confident scheme – Level 3: Leader. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates with a neuro‑diverse condition, impairment or long‑term condition who meet the essential criteria. Select ‘yes’ when completing the application questions.

CARE LEAVER FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer, supporting young people and adults who have care experience. We offer an interview and constructive feedback to applicants who identify as care‑experienced and meet the essential criteria.

WORKPLACE ADJUSTMENTS

We support disabled applicants at each stage. If you have a neuro‑diverse condition, impairment or long‑term condition and require adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

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