Trainee Recruitment Consultant Apprentice Level 3

Brief Description

Join our team as an Apprentice Recruitment Consultant! Gain hands-on experience building client and candidate relationships, develop sales and negotiation skills. Through our structured apprenticeship programme, you’ll receive hands-on training, mentoring, and industry knowledge that will set you up for long-term success in recruitment.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English 4 or above (or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

Strong communicator who builds rapport easily
Ambitious, motivated, and keen to develop new skills
Persistent, resilient, and thrives under pressure
Highly organised with an eye for detail
Empathetic and approachable, able to understand client and candidate needs
Professional and reliable with a strong work ethic
Quick thinker, problem-solver, and able to make decisions under pressure
Energetic, enthusiastic, and driven to achieve targets

Skills Required

A confident, outgoing communicator who isn’t afraid to pick up the phone.
A genuine interest in sales, recruitment, and the construction industry.
Self-motivated, target-driven, and eager to learn.
Resilient with a strong work ethic and a competitive edge.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Full UK driving licence (or working towards one) is advantageous due to occasional site visits.

Future Prospects

This role offers the chance to build a long-term career in recruitment. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop key skills in sales, client management, and negotiation, and progress into more senior positions such as Recruitment Consultant, Team Leader, or Account Manager. With dedication and performance, there’s strong potential for career growth and long-term success within the company.

Vacancy Detail

Duties will include:
Source and engage candidates through job boards, social media, referrals, and direct approaches.
Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure suitability and compliance.
Match candidates to vacancies, negotiate rates, and manage the full recruitment process from start to finish.
Generate new business opportunities through proactive outbound sales activity, including cold calling, site visits, networking, and following up on leads.
Build lasting relationships with clients across the construction industry, from main contractors to specialist subcontractors.
Take detailed job briefs and understand client requirements for both temporary and permanent roles.
Maintain a strong pipeline of business by achieving and exceeding sales and activity targets.
Keep the CRM system up to date with accurate client and candidate information.

Other Information

You’ll benefit from one-to-one mentoring and on-the-job coaching from experienced Recruitment Consultants, clear career progression into a full Recruitment Consultant role upon successful completion, and a lively, team-focused environment where success is recognised and rewarded. You’ll also enjoy regular incentives, team events, and opportunities to visit clients and sites.