Talent Acquisition Apprentice — Launch Your TA Career

targetjobs UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,000 salary

Fully funded professional quals

18‑month apprenticeship development

25 days annual leave + holidays

Pension and health benefits

Volunteering days

Job summary

Howden is hiring a Talent Acquisition Apprentice in the United Kingdom. You will join a permanent team and complete an 18‑month development programme to build technical knowledge, skills, and confidence for a career in recruitment.

No prior insurance experience is required; you will be taught everything needed. You will gain exposure to the full recruitment process and contribute to engaging campaigns and candidate communications.

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required; training provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn how the Talent Acquisition team partners with hiring managers to build high performing teams.
• Support creation of clear and engaging job descriptions and recruitment content.
• Arrange interviews and assessment centres by coordinating schedules with candidates and teams.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the process and provide updates.
• Help manage candidate emails and respond professionally and promptly.
• Review first-stage applications and learn to identify candidates with potential.
• Learn to review live and pre-recorded video interviews.
• Conduct market research and help identify trends and insights.
• Learn to use systems and tools that support recruitment processes.

Skills

Genuine interest in recruitment

Clear communicator

Relationship building

Organised

Curious learner

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4)

Tools

Applicant tracking systems (ATS)

Job description

Howden is hiring a Talent Acquisition Apprentice in the United Kingdom. You will join a permanent team and complete an 18‑month development programme to build technical knowledge, skills, and confidence for a career in recruitment.

No prior insurance experience is required; you will be taught everything needed. You will gain exposure to the full recruitment process and contribute to engaging campaigns and candidate communications.