Recruitment Operations Apprentice
DAVIDSON TRAINING U.K LTD
About the Role
<p>We’re looking for a motivated team player with energy, passion, and a strong customer-first mindset. No prior target-based experience is required, but a proactive attitude is essential. The role includes registering and sourcing candidates, supporting business development, and assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks.</p>
You will support the team across all areas of administration and recruitment, including:
Candidate Resourcing & Recruitment Support
- Sourcing, contacting and registering high-quality candidates
- Screening and qualifying candidates to assess their suitability for various roles
- Reviewing CVs and applications, shortlisting against job requirements
- Amending and formatting CVs to highlight strengths and suitability
- Arranging interviews and coordinating communication between candidates and the recruitment team
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the process
- Supporting safer recruitment processes and assisting with onboarding successful candidates
Admin & Business Support
- Maintaining and updating our CRM systems with accurate notes and records
- Creating and posting job adverts across key platforms
- Assisting with interview scheduling, offer letters and onboarding documentation
- Providing general administrative support to ensure smooth business operations
- Learning core business functions such as invoicing, accounting basics, and new business development
Business Development Exposure
- Sourcing new client leads and passing these to the Sales Consultant
- Making new connections, emailing and calling to help generate business opportunities
- Supporting existing client relationships and helping fulfil new and ongoing recruitment needs
This role provides a well-rounded experience, offering valuable insights into recruitment from both an operational and a resourcing perspective.
Essential Non-Negotiables (Apprentice/ Entry-Level Recruiter)
To succeed in recruitment, you must be:
- Confident communicating with people by phone, email, and in person
- Resilient and positive, able to handle knockbacks and stay motivated
- Proactive and self-driven, taking initiative and following tasks through
- Well organised, with strong attention to detail
- Commercially aware, understanding recruitment is a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Professional and honest, building trust with candidates and clients
- Eager to learn, open to feedback, and keen to develop your skills
- Career Progression– Begin your journey as an Apprentice and develop your skills with a clear path to becoming a valued member of our team
About the Training
You will benefit from a comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing mentorship throughout your apprenticeship. You’ll receive formal training from experienced recruitment specialists, gaining expert guidance and hands-on experience. You will also work towards a Recruiter Level 3 Apprenticeship, building the skills needed for long-term career growth. Training is delivered on the job during working hours, with no college day release, and you’ll have access to your online portfolio throughout.
About the Employer
This fast-growing construction recruitment consultancy specialises in connecting top-tier talent with leading contractors and developers across the Construction Industry. Working in a high-performance, sales-driven environment, the business places candidates across residential, commercial, fit-out, refurbishment, and public sector projects. With a strong focus on relationships, results, and long-term career progression, the team takes a consultative approach to delivering the right people to the right projects, every time.
Skills Required
- Team working
- Strong communication
- Relationship-building skills
- Highly motivated
- Desire to earn and grow
- Resilient and confident
- Excellent time management
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Organised and detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently
- Open to training and feedback
Training Provider
DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED
Course/Training
Recruiter (level 3)