Talent Apprentice

Ferrovial Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for physical and psychological wellbeing

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Talent Apprentice to join their team in Chiswick, London. You will assist in recruitment and training activities, contributing to a positive experience for candidates and employees. This role offers a comprehensive training package as part of the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, ensuring your growth in Human Resources.

The ideal candidate should have a motivated and inquisitive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a desire to progress within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to working and learning.
• Administration experience is desirable.
• Enjoy working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of recruitment activities.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain accurate candidate data.
• Assist in sourcing activities and contribute to recruitment metrics.

Skills

Motivated to learn and add value

Good verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and critical thinking skills

Familiar with Microsoft packages, especially Excel

Education

5 GCSEs grade 4-9

A Levels or BTEC Level 3

Job description

Job Description

As a Talent Apprentice, you will be part of the Talent Team at our Head Office. You will support a wide range of Training & Development and Recruitment activities, helping to deliver an exceptional experience for candidates and employees while ensuring processes are completed accurately and efficiently. This role is part of the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, accredited by CIPD, with full training and development provided to support your professional growth and career in Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the administration and coordination of recruitment activities across UK&I roles.
• Assist with posting job adverts and maintaining vacancy trackers and recruitment records.
• Coordinate interviews, including scheduling, logistics and candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate candidate data within ATS and internal recruitment/hiring systems (WD).
• Support the preparation, completion and submission of onboarding documentation, ensuring all new starter paperwork is accurate and processed, and that new employees are correctly set up in Workday.
• Support candidate communications to ensure a positive and timely candidate experience.
• Assist with sourcing activities, including job boards, LinkedIn and internal talent pools.
• Contribute to building and maintaining talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
• Support the preparation of recruitment reports, metrics and hiring updates.
• Assist with pre-employment checks administration (references, RTW, medicals, onboarding paperwork).
• Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant with company policies, GDPR and employment legislation.
• Prepare recruitment documentation (interview packs, offer documentation support, trackers).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and tools.

Training & Development

• Contribute towards STEM activities collaborating with charities, social enterprises and educational institutes.
• Coordinate EDI activities, forums and trainings.
• Support monitoring and reporting of the organisation’s Social Value performance.
• Assist in producing case studies and support communications department with curating content for new business purposes.
• Assist Talent Team with Employability and Skills plans within local communities.
• Manage internal employee networks.
• Process invoices and raise purchase orders.
• Attend regular careers fairs.
• Provide wider administrative duties to the team.
• Support monthly training reports and data collection.
• Support chartership programme webinars and administration.

Skills and Competence

• Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme.
• Inquisitive mind, seeking new improved ways of working.
• Enjoy working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent record keeping.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach to working and learning.
• Financial & Commercial awareness.
• Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
• Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels.
• Administration experience desirable.

Interpersonal Skills

• Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to influence and challenge when necessary.
• Attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach to working and learning.
• Familiar with all Microsoft packages.
• Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels.
• Administration experience desirable.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs grade 4-9.
• A Levels or BTEC Level 3.

Location

Chiswick, London

Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3

Duration

2 years Apprenticeship Programme

Hours

40.5 hours per week

Benefits

As part of Ferrovial, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and supports your physical and psychological wellbeing.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.