Apprentice Recruitment Consultant

Office-Based | Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm £15,750 per year (Apprenticeship Salary)

Ready to kickstart your career in a fast-moving job where you help people and businesses connect?

We’re a busy recruitment company in Bristol looking for a friendly and motivated Recruitment Apprentice to join our team. Recruitment means finding the right jobs for people and the right people for jobs — it’s a rewarding role that involves talking to lots of different people and learning new skills every day.

If you want a hands-on job with plenty of support and a chance to grow, this is the role for you.

Why Recruitment ?

• You get to help people find jobs – It feels great to match someone with the right opportunity and make a real difference in their life.
• You learn valuable skills – Communication, teamwork, sales, time management and problem-solving – all skills that are useful in almost any career.
• It's fast-paced and exciting – Every day is different, and there’s always something new to learn or someone new to meet.
• Great earning potential – Most recruitment roles offer bonuses and commission when you successfully place candidates in jobs.
• You build a strong career foundation – Recruitment teaches you about business, people, and industries – even if you decide recruitment isn’t for you, it can open doors to many future career paths.

What You’ll be doing.

• Speak to job seekers – Chat with people to learn about their skills, experience, and what kind of job they’re looking for.
• Write and post job adverts – Help write job descriptions and put them online to attract the right candidates.
• Search for candidates – Use online tools (like job boards or LinkedIn) to find people who might be a good fit for a job.
• Assist with important admin – Make sure candidates have the right forms filled out, timesheets are submitted and help ensure they get paid correctly and on time.
• Learn the roles - Understand the roles and industry that we recruit for and how we recruit.  
• Taking References – contacting previous employers to get references for candidates and build your knowledge on what different employers consider key skills and requirements.

Once you’re getting the hang of that, you’ll progress to  

• Talk to employers – Learn about different companies and what kind of people they need to hire.
• Growing your own network – Start building a list of contacts, both job seekers and employers, that you regularly work with and support.
• Managing your own job roles – Start taking full responsibility for filling certain vacancies, from posting the advert to placing the candidate.
• Shadowing sales calls or client meetings – Listening in on calls with companies to understand how client relationships work.
• Negotiating rates – Help agree on rates and start dates between the company and the candidate.

What kind of person does well in recruitment ?

• Good at talking and listening – You’re confident chatting to people on the phone, asking questions, and explaining things clearly.
• Bounce back quickly – You don’t let a “no” knock you down. You stay positive and keep going.
• Enjoy working with people – You like getting to know others, understanding what they need, and building strong relationships.
• Love hitting goals – You’re motivated by targets and enjoy a bit of healthy competition.
• Organised and switched on – You keep track of what needs to be done, follow up with people, and don’t wait to be told.
• Naturally curious – You’re interested in people and businesses, and you’re not afraid to ask questions to learn more.
• Quick to learn and adapt – You’re comfortable trying new things, using new systems, and thinking on your feet.

What you’ll get in return.

• Learn on the job through a clear, structured apprenticeship programme.
• Level 3 Recruitment Consultant qualification
• Career Growth and earning potential – future commission and opportunities for progression.
• Support and guidance from an experienced and friendly team. – all of our senior management and ownership started at entry level positions, we know how important it is to be supported and mentored early in your career
• All with the added bonus of getting paid and no student debt

Do you meet the apprenticeship criteria?

Under 19?  If you are under 19 you must have a GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English & Maths, (or be willing to work towards equivalent functional skills during your apprenticeship)

Residency: Non UK nationals must have been a resident in the UK  for the last 3 years

Next Steps

1 - Apply  - If you think you’d be a good fit for this role we’d love to hear from you,  If you have a CV then that’s great, but as you’re applying for an apprenticeship we don’t expect your CV to have a great amount on it right now, so what we’d like is a snapshot of who you are.  Simply apply using this link or send an email to careers@1ststepsolutions.co.uk

What should you include ?

Your Contact Details – Name, Telephone number, address (at least postcode)  and email address

(if there’s a better time in the week to call you , or if you’re due to be going on holiday or unavailable in the next month include that too)

Your Education so far and grades achieved/expected.

A short personal statement, tell us about you, and what do you enjoy doing.  

Who are your role models and why? to understand what kind of people inspire you and what qualities you admire. This helps us get a better sense of your personality, what drives you, and how you might approach work and challenges.

There’s no right or wrong answer — it could be a famous figure, a family member, a coach, or a teacher. What matters most is why you look up to them and what you’ve learned from them.

Describe a time that you’ve overcome a challenge because it shows us how you deal with tricky situations and keep going when things get tough.

You don’t need a big, dramatic story, it could be something simple, like improving in a subject at school, learning a new skill, or dealing with a tough day and staying positive.

We’re looking to understand how you think, how you bounce back, and how you solve problems, all really important skills in recruitment and in any job.

Tell us about any team or group activities that you do because working well with others is a big part of recruitment – and most jobs in general.

It doesn’t have to be work related. You could talk about sports teams, school projects, music groups, volunteering, clubs, or even gaming with friends , anything where you work towards a goal with others.

We want to see how you communicate, support your team, and get involved – all great skills that help you succeed in a workplace.

2 – Phone call  - If you are shortlisted we’ll call you for a brief chat on the phone.  There’s no need to be nervous , but as so much of our work is done by phone we need to know that you’ll be comfortable with that.   

We will also discuss how you plan to get to the office location so it would be good for you to check that before you apply our address is:

Unit 2.04b HERE, 470 Bath Road, Bristol, BS4 3AP

3 – Interview  - then you’ll come in to meet the Director and team that you’ll be working with if successful.  Our apprenticeship interview is a friendly and relaxed conversation where we get to know you better, no trick questions or pressure. We’ll talk about things like:

Why you’re interested in the role and in recruitment What you enjoy doing, at school or outside of it Any team activities, hobbies, or challenges you’ve worked through What kind of environment helps you learn and do your best Your communication skills and how comfortable you are talking to people

We’re not expecting loads of experience — we just want to see your potential, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.

Ready to take your 1st Step into recruitment?
If you’re enthusiastic, curious, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and start your journey with a team that will support you every step of the way.