Trainee Recruitment Manager

Recruitment Development; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Wolverhampton seeks a Trainee Recruitment Manager to join the Talent Acquisition team. This full-time role offers a clear pathway to a managerial position while providing opportunities for professional development through a Level 3 apprenticeship. Responsibilities include sourcing and selecting top talent, stakeholder engagement, and improving recruitment processes. The company emphasizes people-first values, offering apprenticeship programs, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and employee benefits.

Benefits

Apprenticeship programmes

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

30% off in Marston’s pubs

Marston’s Cheers Platform discounts

Share save incentive scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, internship or coursework is a plus.
• Understanding of recruitment basics and employment laws is beneficial.
• Passion for learning and personal/professional development is key.

Responsibilities

• Engage with candidates and conduct interviews using recruitment software.
• Manage recruitment projects, set timelines, and execute strategies.
• Resolve recruitment challenges and make informed hiring decisions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Relevant coursework

Tools

Recruitment software

Applicant tracking systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Social media platforms

Job description

We’re recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Manager to join our Talent Acquisition and Organisational Development team. At Marston’s, our People Function goes beyond HR; we are the engine behind a thriving, high-performing work force. By ensuring we have the right structures and talent in place to achieve our business goals, the Talent Acquisition team shape our future one great hire, at a time. People are our greatest asset.

As a Trainee Recruitment Manager, you play a crucial role in by sourcing, screening, and selecting top talent for Marston’s. This role offers a clear career pathway into a Recruitment Manager position, with the added opportunity to study for a Level 3 recruitment apprenticeship while in the role. We are looking for someone who is passionate about recruitment and people and has a desire to build a career in Talent Acquisition.

This is a full-time agile position, with the expectation that you’ll work from our modern office in Wolverhampton a minimum of 2 days per week. The role will require occasional travel across our pub estate so a driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate Management:Engage with candidates, conduct interviews, and utilise recruitment software systems to streamline hiring processes. Supporting recruitment for a range of roles from head office roles to franchisees.
• Stakeholder management and engagement:Working closely with the Recruitment Managers, hiring managers and the wider People team to demonstrate
• Project Planning and Execution:You will be responsible for planning recruitment projects, setting timelines, and executing strategies to meet hiring needs efficiently.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:Your role involves resolving recruitment challenges, making informed hiring decisions, and adapting to changing market conditions.
• Leadership and Mentorship:While in a trainee role, you will have opportunities to learn from senior consultants and develop leadership skills.
• Process Improvement and Innovation:Continuously identify areas for improvement in recruitment processes and bring innovative strategies to enhance candidate experiences. In this dynamic industry, staying abreast of industry trends, challenges, and innovations is key to your success

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Technical Skills:Proficiency in recruitment software, social media platforms, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience Level:No prior experience required, but internship or relevant coursework is a plus.
• Soft Skills:Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability.
• Industry Knowledge:Understanding of recruitment basics, employment laws, and best practices in talent acquisition would be beneficial, but passion for learning more and the proven ability to seek out opportunities for personal and professional development is more important for this position

What you get from us -At Marston’s we put our people first, which is why we offer real benefits alongside the expected, these include:

•Apprenticeship programmes- offering training & development at any stage of your career

•Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave(Subject to 26 weeks service at 15 weeks prior to EWC)

• 30% off in Marston’s pubs and 20% off accommodation through our privilege card

• Marston’s Cheers Platform (discounts on many high street and online major retailers)

• Share save incentive scheme

• Employee assistance programme-including various wellbeing support services, a completely confidential 24/7 helpline, up to 6 counselling sessions and more online services

Come as you are. Personality and passion are so important. No judgement on where you’ve come from, or your story to date, just a need for the right attitude and an ambition that matches ours. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you.

We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together.#MarstonsWherePeopleMakePubs