Are you our next recruitment superstar?
We’re looking for Recruitment Consultant Apprentice to start ASAP.
We have full time opportunity between the hours of 9.00am till 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Job Title: Apprenticeship Recruitment Consultant
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to office for meetings/events)
Salary: Competitive base + Commission & Performance Bonuses (based on KPIs)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Reporting To: Recruitment Manager / Head of Apprenticeships
About EPP Group Partners
EPP Group Partners is a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation committed to connecting aspiring apprentices with meaningful career opportunities across various sectors. We specialise in placing candidates in Early Years and Teaching Apprenticeships, particularly within schools and nurseries, helping to shape the future workforce and support organisations in building talent pipelines.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated, target-driven, and people-oriented Apprenticeship Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for business development, client engagement, and candidate vetting, with a passion for helping individuals start or progress their careers through apprenticeships.
This is a key role that blends sales, relationship management, and recruitment. You’ll be instrumental in generating new employer leads, selling apprenticeship solutions, and placing registered candidates into suitable roles — with a focus on schools and nurseries.
Key Responsibilities Business Development & Sales
- Proactively identify and engage with potential employers to promote apprenticeship programmes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with businesses, predominantly within the education sector (schools and nurseries)
- Confidently pitch and sell apprenticeship solutions to key decision-makers
- Generate high-quality leads and placement opportunities for our candidate pool
- Hit individual and team KPIs related to placements, lead generation, and employer engagement
Candidate Management & Vetting
- Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure suitability for apprenticeship roles
- Match candidates to the right opportunities based on career goals, interests, and qualifications
- Provide guidance and support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience for all applicants
Client Relationship Management
- Build strong, long-lasting relationships with employer partners
- Act as the main point of contact for both candidates and employers throughout the recruitment and onboarding process
- Ensure ongoing employer satisfaction and explore opportunities for repeat business
Administration & CRM
- Maintain accurate records of all client and candidate interactions on internal databases
- Use CRM systems to track leads, conversions, and manage recruitment pipelines
- Prepare weekly reports on KPI performance and candidate progress
Requirements & Skills✅ Essential:
- Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or business development (ideally in apprenticeships or education)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong persuasive and negotiation abilities
- Confident in cold calling and developing new business relationships
- Able to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting
- High level of professionalism and attention to detail
✅ Desirable:
- Knowledge of apprenticeships and the education/early years sector
- Experience working with CRMs and/or candidate tracking systems
- Understanding of safeguarding and compliance processes in recruitment
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission and performance-based bonuses tied to KPIs
- Structured pre-employment training to get familiar with our systems and processes
- Flexible, remote-first working model
- Supportive team environment and regular team-building events
- Ongoing professional development and clear progression paths
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people and adult learners
Pre-Employment Training
All successful candidates will take part in a pre-employment onboarding and training programme designed to familiarise you with:
- Our CRM/database systems
- Compliance and vetting procedures
- Sales and employer engagement strategies
- The structure and culture at EPP Group Partners
This training ensures that you’re confident and fully prepared to hit the ground running from day one.
Location & Office Attendance
This is a mainly remote role, giving you flexibility and autonomy in your work. However, we do occasionally require attendance at our office for:
- Team meetings
- Company events
- Staff training and social gatherings
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Pay: From £7.55 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Do you have a passion to work in a fast paced environment?
- Are you willing to learn while earning with commission and bonuses?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E14
