Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading global software organization is seeking an Apprenticeship Lead to enhance their Early Careers recruitment strategy in the UK and US. In this role, you will manage the entire recruitment process for apprentices, develop partnerships with schools and external providers, and ensure compliance with all regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in early careers recruitment, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for supporting diverse learners. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of apprenticeship programs within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience in early careers recruitment, particularly apprentices.
• Understanding of UK funding rules and compliance.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with educational providers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process for apprenticeship roles.
• Collaborate with schools and colleges to build talent pipelines.
• Support talent brand initiatives and careers events.

Skills

Experience recruiting and onboarding apprentices

Knowledge of UK Apprenticeship Levy and compliance

Strong stakeholder management skills

Excellent organization and project management skills

Tools

ATS systems

PowerBI

Job description

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Talent

Initial 3 month engagement likely to be extended.

Are you passionate about opening doors for early talent? Our client, a leading global software organisation, is looking for an ApprenticeshipLead to join their Early Careers team. You’ll play a pivotal role in recruiting apprentices, providing a great candidate experience, and supporting the broader Early Careers strategy in the UK and US.

The Role

As a TA Specialist for Apprenticeships, you will be responsible for attracting, sourcing, and hiring top apprentice talent, while collaborating with TA Managers and Talent Brand colleagues. Your focus will include:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process for apprenticeship vacancies, including assessment, onboarding, and candidate engagement.
• Partnering with schools, colleges, and external providers to build strong talent pipelines.
• Supporting Early Careers programmes and strategy, helping shape apprenticeship initiatives to meet business needs and future talent requirements.
• Ensuring all processes comply with legislation, funding rules (UK Apprenticeship Levy), and internal governance.
• Contributing to talent brand initiatives, careers events, and campaigns to attract the best apprentices.
• Supporting reporting, budgets, and TA spend related to apprenticeship hiring.
• This is a hands‑on recruitment role that also offers exposure to strategic initiatives and the chance to influence the apprentice journey across multiple locations.

What We’re Looking For

Must Have:

• Experience recruiting and onboarding apprentices or early careers talent.
• Knowledge of UK Apprenticeship Levy, funding rules, and compliance requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Experience building pipelines and engaging with schools, colleges, and external providers.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills, with attention to detail.
• Passion for supporting diverse learners and delivering an outstanding candidate experience.

Preferred:

• Experience working with apprentices or early careers programmes outside the UK (US a plus).
• Experience supporting career readiness or development programmes.
• Familiarity with ATS systems and assessment tools; PowerBI a bonus.

Why This Role is Exciting

• Be the key driver of apprenticeship recruitment across the UK (and help grow opportunities in the US).
• Work alongside a strong Early Careers team and talent brand function.
• Contribute to shaping the apprenticeship strategy, helping to define programmes, development journeys, and growth opportunities for apprentices.
• Make a real difference in the careers of apprentices, supporting them through recruitment, onboarding, and early career development.
• Gain exposure to global Early Careers initiatives while managing your own end-to-end TA responsibilities.

If you are a proactive, highly organised recruiter with excellent stakeholder management skills, passionate about early talent and apprenticeships, comfortable in a fast‑paced environment, and excited to contribute to shaping apprenticeship strategy while guiding diverse learners through their career journey, this role is for you.

Seniority level

Not applicable.

Employment type

Contract.

Job function

Information Technology. Industries: Staffing and Recruiting.