EQ ACADEMY APPRENTICESHIP

This apprenticeship builds a strong foundation in modern recruitment practice. Learners gain skills in sourcing and attracting candidates, managing relationships, and applying effective screening and assessment methods. They'll also learn to handle rejections professionally and support onboarding for a great candidate experience.

Role

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

Training

Your Apprenticeship will be delivered through a flexible remote model, allowing full engagement with colleagues, clients and candidates as you develop.

  • Senior Consultant
  • Team Leader
  • Business Manager
  • Brand Director
  • Future Founder opportunities within the EQ Group ecosystem
Apprenticeship Standard
Recruiter (level 3)
Training Provider
GLP TRAINING LTD
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (flexible) with built in study time.
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
4
Closing Date
Friday, 14th August 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 8th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Coachable
  • Ambition

About the Employer

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.

Job Details

Company
EQ GROUP LIMITED
Location
1 Silk Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600 a year
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