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Apprentice Recruitment Consultant

Willis Global Limited · Braintree · posted 6 July 2026

Wage
£12,896 a year
Hours
31 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Recruiter (level 3)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will learn how to manage the full recruitment cycle — from sourcing candidates and speaking with clients to supporting placements and developing new business opportunities. This role is ideal for someone ambitious, sales driven, confident, and eager to learn.

Key Responsibilities

  • Proactively prospect and identify new hiring companies through targeted research, outbound calls, email outreach and networking, generating fresh business opportunities for the agency
  • Assist in building relationships with clients and understanding their hiring needs
  • Learn and understand the recruitment process from start to finish
  • Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking and internal tools
  • Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate telephone interviews
  • Support consultants with arranging interviews and managing candidate communication
  • Write and post job adverts across multiple platforms
  • Maintain accurate records and update internal systems
  • Provide professional communication to candidates and clients via phone and email
  • Shadow senior consultants to learn business development techniques

Your training

  • You will achieve the Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard
  • There will be workshops to attend via Teams
  • You will have a mentor for one to one teaching and learning
  • In-house training will be given to support the specifics of the role

Where it leads

Permanent position for the right candidate upon completion of their apprenticeship.

About Willis Global Limited

Willis Global is a specialist Recruitment Consultancy predominantly operating across Supply Chain & Logistics and Aviation & Aerospace sectors. With more than 20 years of industry experience, our REC‑qualified team supports organisations and jobseekers across the EMEA, America’s and APAC regions. We pride ourselves on delivering a high‑quality, consultative recruitment service and building long‑term partnerships.

Things to consider

Check location of vacancy, ensure you can travel to the workplace.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeSelf motivated and ambitiousProfessional telephone manner

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 9-4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 9 Bank Street, River Chambers, Braintree, CM7 1UG

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