Weston College launches new recruitment agency

A new recruitment agency to help companies interested in employing apprentices has been launched by Weston College.

Brighter Futures Recruitment will enable employers to enjoy the benefits of recruiting new workers through apprenticeship schemes without having to worry about bureaucracy or long-term commitments.

The agency will provide two new apprenticeship models designed to suit the needs of every business, as well as the traditional apprenticeship model.

The traditional model is where the apprentice is employed directly by the business, and the training provider is Weston College, which was rated ‘Outstanding’ at its last Ofsted inspection.

However, for companies that require greater flexibility, Brighter Futures Recruitment offers a new service whereby the agency acts as the employer on behalf of the business and deals with all paperwork and legalities.

This option has two models. One is the Apprenticeship Training Agency (ATA) Probation Model, in which the apprentice is employed by the agency for an agreed amount of time and the prospective employer can observe them in their work environment before offering direct employment.

The other is the ATA model, which involves the apprentice being employed by the agency for the duration of their apprenticeship.

Helen Booker, Contracts Manager at Brighter Futures Recruitment, explained: “This is a unique recruitment agency, which aims to place apprentices in employment and to support companies interested in employing an apprentice, but concerned about the demands involved in taking on more staff.

“We appreciate that every business is different so we offer various models of apprenticeships for employers.

"We can support them in finding and hiring the perfect candidate and then act as the employer for an agreed amount of time.”

Brighter Futures Recruitment is based within the Business Enterprise Centre at the Weston College South West Skills Campus.

Dr Paul Phillips OBE, Principal and Chief Executive of Weston College, said: “We are delighted to be delivering the new ATA models in conjunction with the National Apprenticeship Service to help businesses of any size to discover the value of having an apprentice.”

For further information on Brighter Futures Recruitment, go to www.brighterfuturesrecruitment.co.uk or call 01934 411 594.