recruitment apprenticeship

Is the Level 2 Recruitment Resourcer apprenticeship right for you?

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You’re naturally outgoing and work well under pressure. You’re not drawn to any particular industry. You just know you want to work with people. Sound about right? Then the Level 2 Recruitment Resourcer apprenticeship could be perfect for you.

Working in recruitment allows you to meet a huge variety of people – and challenge yourself to figure out how to match candidates with roles and managers.

Recruiters can either work for a specific company to recruit for all sections of the business, or for recruitment agencies where they might specialise in a certain sector.

What does a Recruitment Resourcer do?

  • Shortlist candidates for any given role, including researching, identifying and contacting them.
  • Communicate any business opportunities to a recruiter.
  • Adhere to legislation and carry out relevant processes in accordance with industry best practice and codes of ethics.

Do I have the skills for the Recruitment Resourcer role?

There are three main skill areas which are important:

Communication

  • Good listening and asking the right questions
  • Customer focused attitude – emphasis on ethical decision making

Organisation

  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Self motivated – can work to a deadline

Attitude

  • Resilient – able to work under pressure
  • Able to make decisions and escalate where necessary
  • Ambitious and driven

What will I learn on this apprenticeship?

We’ve established that you have the core skills which you can build on as you learn. Some of those things might come more naturally than others, but that’s why you’re learning on the job!

Each aspect of the apprenticeship will add to your knowledge. But what exactly will you be learning?

The highlights include:

  • The attraction and selection process for suitable candidates
  • Recruitment sales techniques
  • How to assess a candidate using Key Performance Indicators
  • How to build relationships with candidates and how to maintain them
  • Various research methods, including quantitative and qualitative
  • The principles of recruitment models and how they operate in the industry
  • Employee rights and responsibilities – emphasis on equality, diversity and inclusion

The more technical skills include:

  • Write adverts, as well as place them, according to company procedures
  • Manage and develop candidate relationships
  • Identify and progress any leads for potential candidates
  • Support candidates with any enquiries
  • Provide feedback in a professional way
  • Record candidate and client information accurately using the recruitment database
  • Screen applications and ensure they are processed properly

The wonderful thing about an apprenticeship is that you can start to put your skills to use immediately. You could learn the theory of relationship management one week, and the next you’ll be building a professional bond with a candidate.

What happens after the apprenticeship?

You have two options – a higher level apprenticeship, or a job. If you fit in really well with your company, you might want to apply for a permanent job with them. However, if you were to complete a level 3 apprenticeship in recruitment consultancy, you would be eligible for registration at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals or Institute of Recruiters. Find out more about what that means here.

Recruitment Resourcer Apprenticeship FAQs

How much do recruiters earn?

The average annual salary for a recruitment role is around £27k, while the average entry level annual salary starts at £18k. This can go up to £45k, depending on your progression. As you grow and develop your skills, you will be able to try different types of recruitment roles.

What qualifications will I get from this apprenticeship?

As well as having gained experience in a professional environment, you will gain the following qualifications:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing
  • Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing

Note: Apprentices must achieve at least level 2 English and Maths prior to taking their EPA (End Point Assessment)

Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship (Level 3) – Match Candidates With Their Dream Job

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A recruiter is discussing a client’s job opportunity with a potential candidate.

People strive to find their dream job while employers are always on the search for the ideal employee. Play a key part in helping both candidates and employers as a recruitment consultant apprentice. The apprenticeship allows you to develop your organisation and negotiating skills while earning an impressive salary. The best thing is you only need a level 2 in English and Maths to apply for a Level 3 Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship.

What does a recruitment consultant do?

A recruitment consultant searches out and matches candidates with job opportunities at client organisations. On a day-to-day basis, you would not only seek out potential candidates but also assess their suitability for job openings at your clients’ organisations. As result, developing and maintaining candidate and client relationships are key to your role.

As a recruiter, you can choose to work for specialist sectors, such as an IT job consultancy, or work in-house by becoming an education recruitment consultant. While recruiters work predominantly in the recruitment sector, this business apprenticeship allows you to create your own personal and professional development plan in an industry of your choice.

How much does a recruiter earn?

It’s the question on everybody’s mind and the answer usually depends on the sector you choose to work in and your geographical location. However, a recruitment consultant’s salary averages at £28k per year in the London area. More experienced recruiters can earn a base salary of up to £50k.

A consultant role also means a commission is earned for every successful candidate placement. Commissions can either be a fixed payment or a percentage of what you bring to the company. For both, the commission is paid on top of the base salary, so recruitment consultants can make a lot of money.

A recruitment consultant is sat on sofas with their clients
Learn to maintain client relationships and more with a Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprenticeship

Key competencies for Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprentices

The recruitment consultant role is multifaceted. Here are a few examples of key duties that need to be carried out along with core technical skills and behavioural attributes that will aid a trainee to achieve these:

Establish and negotiate terms and conditions with clients:

  • Build client relationships that ensure a profitable outcome
  • Doesn’t shy away from challenging poor practices
  • Shows tenacity and resilience

Agree and meet job-related key performance indicators (KPIs):

  • Ensure agreed on KPIs, such as calls made, interviews scheduled, people reached out to, are met
  • Seek feedback from both candidates and clients to inform next KPI agreements
  • Self-motivated

Develop and implement a successful sales technique:

  • To ensure continuous improvement, service interviews should be conducted on a regular basis
  • Good at questioning and listening
  • Ambitious, driven and determined

Be aware of and follow legal and ethical processes for both candidates and clients:

  • Advice on legal requirements and employee rights and responsibilities including equality, diversity, and inclusion
  • Complete all aftercare services, including payments
  • If non-compliance occurs, escalate this

Successfully assess people to find the right candidate for clients’ job opportunities:

  • Create a shortlist of suitable candidates to be presented to clients
  • Great organisational skills
  • Confident, assertive, and persuasive communicator

Recruitment consultant knowledge modules and apprentice exams

While earning a great salary and commission, a recruitment consultant apprentice will also gain on-program learning. These help you to understand the key foundations necessary to perform well on the job. To gain your qualification and prove your understanding, you must complete a knowledge and competency qualification as outlined below:

  • One knowledge qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Recruitment or Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice
  • One competency qualification: Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Recruitment

Progression opportunities for successful recruiter trainees

The recruitment consultant apprenticeship (level 3) is a good job for those looking to kick-start their career in recruitment. The successful completion of this apprenticeship will allow trainees to progress into more senior roles, as outlined in the occupational map, or onto a higher-level qualification, such as the Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner apprenticeship. Successful learners will also qualify to register at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals or the Institute of Recruiters.

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