AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship

Join Walker Lovell, a close-knit, family-founded global recruitment firm. We are looking for an organized, proactive apprentice to support our international consultants while mastering cutting-edge tech.

About the role:

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Recruitment Administration & Operations Apprentice to support our recruitment consultants with the day-to-day coordination and administration involved in delivering recruitment projects for clients around the world.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in AI, recruitment, business administration or operations. You will gain hands-on experience working closely with experienced consultants while learning how recruitment projects are managed from initial client engagement through to successful placement.

You will work with a range of digital tools and Al-powered systems, with a key part of the role involving reviewing, checking and validating information to ensure accuracy.

Key responsibilities:

Job Advert Management:

• Create, edit and publish job advertisements across our website and LinkedIn
• Refresh and repost advertisements to maintain visibility
• Test different advert formats and wording to improve candidate attraction
• Ensure all vacancies are accurately represented and kept up to date

Recruitment Database Management:

• Create and maintain accurate client, contact and vacancy records upload and organise job descriptions, client information & supporting documents
• Ensure all recruitment records are complete and up to date
• Record updates from client meetings, emails and feedback discussions
• Maintain candidate records throughout the recruitment process
• Monitor data quality and highlight missing information to consultants

Reporting & Administration:

• Produce regular reports for internal and external purposes
• Track recruitment activity and progress across live assignments
• Support the team in maintaining accurate business information

Business Development - Support:

• Draft follow-up emails following meetings and conversations
• Prepare client documents and presentations
• Assist with the creation of commercial proposals and supporting materials
• Support consultants with administrative tasks related to winning new business

Recruitment Technology & Al Support:

• Assist in managing Al-powered recruitment tools
• Review and validate information generated by Al systems
• Help ensure recruitment technology is producing accurate and relevant outputs
• Support continuous improvement of internal recruitment processes

Candidate & Client Coordination:

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients
• Arrange interview schedules and calendar invitations
• Send interview confirmations
• Create interview preparation information
• Draft interview feedback summaries and follow-up communications
• Request and compile employment references
• Conduct follow-up calls to keep candidates informed and engaged
• Support consultants with administrative follow-up after client meetings

What you’ll learn:

During the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:

• Business administration
• Recruitment operations
• Client and candidate communication
• Data management, reporting and business systems
• Professional writing and document preparation
• Al and recruitment technology
• Project coordination and organisation
• Commercial awareness

You will gain exposure to working with:

• Global clients ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations
• Professionals at all levels, from early-career candidates through to senior executives and leadership teams
• A variety of industries, technical disciplines and international markets
• Candidates and clients across Europe, North America, Asia and other global regions
• Complex recruitment projects involving multiple stakeholders and international hiring processes

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

• Maths & English and 3 other subjects GCSE, grade 4 or above (Essential)