Executive Search Apprentice (Recruiter Level 3)
An exciting opportunity to join a retained executive search firm as
a Recruiter Level 3 Apprentice, supporting candidate research,
sourcing, qualification, and search delivery across international
markets.
Role
This is a structured apprenticeship opportunity for an individual
looking to build a long-term career in recruitment and executive
search.
The apprentice will work closely with the founder on live retained
executive search assignments, learning how senior professionals
are identified, engaged, assessed, and presented to clients. The
role provides hands-on exposure to international recruitment
projects across Europe and North America.
Key responsibilities include:
- Talent mapping
- Candidate sourcing
- Using LinkedIn and CRM systems
- Conducting qualification calls
- Writing professional candidate profiles
- Managing candidate communication
- Supporting stakeholder engagement
- Contributing to the end-to-end search process
Full training will be provided through the Recruiter Level 3
Apprenticeship Standard, alongside day-to-day coaching and
mentoring within the business.
Training
- In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Recruiter qualification, which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business' processes and procedures
- Our training is all completed remotely via Teams with a development coach, who will be available for support
- You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the learner
will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent
Candidate Consultant / Search Consultant role, with long-term
career development within retained executive search.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Recruiter (level 3)
- Training Provider
- DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday- 9am- 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 1st April 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 15th April 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Curious & Proactive
- Eager to learn
- Interest in business and tech
- Professional and confident
Qualifications
- English and maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- or equivalent in any subject A Level, grade Pass (Essential)