Recruitment Apprentice

Optimum Skills is a leading training provider committed to helping people access opportunities. We connect individuals with the training and resources they need to secure meaningful employment. As our team grows, we are excited to offer an Apprenticeship opportunity for someone looking to kickstart their career in recruitment and talent engagement.

The Recruitment Apprentice will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team in various tasks including generating leads and appointments, marketing, paperwork creation and verification and social media management. They will serve as a key liaison between learners, employers, and the team driving the successful recruitment and enrolment on to our courses. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, time management, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities to meet the challenges and demands of the role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relationship Building: Work with referral partners, Job Centres, and community organisations to promote our training programs and opportunities.
• Candidate Engagement: Learn to manage applicants, present opportunities effectively, and guide candidates through the enrolment process.
• Support Candidates: Monitor learner progress, provide guidance, and help candidates stay on track to complete their courses successfully.
• Meet Targets: Work towards monthly goals for course sign-ups and completions under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Administrative Excellence: Maintain accurate records and complete paperwork to a high standard, ensuring compliance with internal processes.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in recruitment and engagement within a thriving organisation.
• Mentoring and training to support your professional development.
• A recognised qualification as part of your apprenticeship program.

Qualifications, Competence & Behaviours:

• Hold or be willing to work towards relevant qualifications e.g. IAG, English, maths, IT etc.
• Proficient in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office programmes.
• Excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills and time management ability.
• Be able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with Company Values.
• Be committed to continuous professional development.
• Share a current/be willing to undertake a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
• Share references which are satisfactory to the Company.

Company Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan (after 3 months employment) which includes: Get up to 100% money back on everyday healthcare costs, claim on dental, optical, chiropody, health screening, physiotherapy and more.
• Wellbeing Package which includes: 24/7 counselling and support helpline, direct line to a doctor via phone or video chat, online health and lifestyle analysis, deals and discounts from high-quality brands including Tesco, Asda, Sainsburys, Adidas, Puregym, Currys, Boots, Just Eat and many more!
• Career progression opportunities.
• Funded training available to all employees.
• Birthday off after 1 year of service.
• Pension scheme.
• Competitive mileage.
• Flexi Time.
• Family Fun Days.
• ‘Employee of the month’ recognition awards.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: As an equal opportunity employer, we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Learners are at the centre of everything we do so we are committed to safeguarding and promoting their welfare. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.