Recruitment Resourcer, Apprenticeship
A career in recruitment provides the opportunity for reward and high earning potential. The Recruitment Resourcer Apprenticeship has been designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to thrive in the fast-paced world of recruitment. You’ll play a vital role in identifying and attracting talented candidates, supporting the recruitment process, and assisting in building successful teams within organisations. Throughout this apprenticeship, you’ll gain hands-on experience, learn effective candidate sourcing techniques, develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, and understand the intricacies of the recruitment industry.
Whether you have a passion for connecting people, a talent for recognising potential, or a drive to contribute to the success of organisations, this apprenticeship will provide you with a solid foundation to begin a rewarding career in recruitment.
An apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to acquire industry-specific qualifications and valuable hands-on experience while earning a salary. You’ll have the chance to work closely with experienced professionals in the recruitment industry, meaning you’ll gain practical skills that make you highly employable and give you a head start in your career.
When you study with us you will automatically join our Business Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading employers who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme. Through guest lectures, company visits, work experience and recruitment events, you will have unrivalled access to potential employers – that means invaluable industry insight and numerous networking opportunities. You’ll study in purpose-built classrooms, designed to enhance your learning experience, and you’ll benefit from a wide range of facilities including our new boardroom and business suite. Your mentors will be experienced tutors and assessors who have worked in reputable firms and run their own businesses. They will guide you through your study programme and placement, and ensure you’re fully prepared for your next steps after college.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE
A Recruitment Resourcer's role is to identify, attract and shortlist candidates for the recruitment process to fulfil the requirements of the business brief and provide resourcing support to the recruitment function.
The apprenticeship includes two qualifications:
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Level 2 Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing (knowledge)
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Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Recruitment Resourcing (skills)
Skills an apprentice will learn:
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Research, identify and attract candidates using all appropriate methods to satisfy job requirements.
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Write, place and update adverts in line with company procedures.
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Monitor responses/applications received and make sure that candidates’ applications are processed efficiently.
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Qualify, shortlist and present suitable candidates against defined job vacancies.
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Assist in the recruitment and selection processes by effectively liaising with the candidates and internal teams.
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Initiate, manage, and develop candidate relationships.
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Identify and progress leads as required.
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Contribute to the development of a recruitment resourcing plan.
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Proactively and consistently strive to identify new candidate and client opportunities.
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Provide first-line support for all enquiries.
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Provide pre-employment and compliance checks in line with company policy and relevant legislation.
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Always seek and provide feedback in a professional manner to candidates.
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Accurately record candidate and client information on the recruitment database.
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Utilise database information in line with relevant legislation and best practice.
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Escalate non-compliance where appropriate.
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Meet agreed on Key Performance Indicators (e.g. interviews arranged, candidates sourced etc).
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Your apprenticeship work will be assessed during your qualifications. You will also have to take an End Point Assessment at the end of your course to successfully complete all elements of your apprenticeship. The End Point Assessment is structured into distinct parts:
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Resourcing Project Assignment (RPA), which will be used to assess your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
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Professional Discussion with an external assessor, who will ask questions if there are any missing gaps in your RPA submission.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
The role of Recruitment Resourcer is one of the roles at the beginning of a career in recruitment and this apprenticeship can provide a progression into several other roles within the industry. You could progress on to Level 3 apprenticeship in HR Support or onto a CIPD Level 3 Human Resource qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no other formal qualifications required to start this apprenticeship, but you will be assessed to ensure you can complete the English and maths qualification to at least Level 1. To be an apprentice, you will need to find a suitable employer. Click here for advice
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