Recruiter Apprentice
Eq Group Limited · Manchester · posted 7 August 2026
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From day one you’ll be working on live projects, supporting consultants, engaging with healthcare professionals, using AI tools and learning how modern businesses create opportunities and grow.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into a Recruitment Consultant position.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Market Intelligence & Research:
- Mapping healthcare and technology markets
- Researching organisations, talent pools and trends
- Building market reports and intelligence projects
- Supporting strategic growth initiatives
AI & Technology:
- Working with our Hey Holi platform
- Using AI tools to improve productivity and outcomes
- Supporting automation projects
- Learning how technology is transforming recruitment
CRM & Operations:
- Managing candidate and client data
- Building talent pipelines
- Maintaining CRM systems
- Supporting consultant workflows
Candidate Engagement:
- Connecting with professionals through LinkedIn
- Supporting outreach campaigns
- Building relationships with candidates
- Booking introductory conversations
Business Development Support:
- Researching prospective clients
- Creating market maps and target lists
- Supporting outreach activity
- Helping consultants generate new opportunities
Personal Brand Development:
- Learning modern LinkedIn strategies
- Creating professional content
- Building confidence and communication skills
- Developing commercial awareness
Your training
- You will achieve the Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard
- There are 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 specifics of the role
Where it leads
Your Career Path:
- Months 1-2 - Talent & Growth Associate
- Months 3-4 - Managing projects and outreach independently
- Months 5-6 - Operating with increasing ownership and responsibility
- Month 6+ - Promotion to Recruitment Consultant
Future Opportunities:
- Senior Consultant
- Team Leader
- Business Manager
- Brand Director
- Future Founder opportunities within the EQ Group ecosystem
About Eq Group Limited
EQ Group builds and backs specialist recruitment and talent businesses across modern healthcare, healthtech and high-growth sectors.
Founded by entrepreneurs who have built, scaled and exited successful recruitment companies, we’re creating the next generation of recruitment businesses powered by AI, technology and exceptional people.
Our brands operate across the UK and US, supporting some of the fastest-growing healthcare organisations in the world.
Now we’re looking for the next generation of talent to join us.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- 1 Silk Street, Manchester, M4 6LZ
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