Trainee Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 13 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 to £30,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 December 2025 |
| Location: | Runcorn, Cheshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Quack Recruitment and Training Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Runcorn |
Summary
As an Apprentice Recruitment Consultant, you will learn the full recruitment process while supporting experienced consultants. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing candidates, supporting client relationships, and understanding the dynamics of the recruitment industry.
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting in writing and posting job adverts to attract candidates
Screening CVs and conducting initial candidate phone calls
Supporting consultants with arranging interviews and managing the recruitment process
Building relationships with candidates to understand their skills, experience, and career goals
Learning how to use recruitment software and databases
Providing excellent customer service to both clients and candidates
Developing your knowledge of the recruitment industry and the markets we serve
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn
Confident with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Organised, with good attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and keen to learn new systems
Resilient, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Interested in people, careers, and building relationships
No prior recruitment experience is needed — just a positive attitude and a willingness to grow.
What We Offer
Full apprenticeship training and support to gain a recognised qualification
Hands-on experience in a professional recruitment environment
Mentorship from experienced recruiters
Opportunities for progression into a permanent Recruitment Consultant role upon completion
A supportive team culture where your development is a priority
Key responsibilities include:
Assisting in writing and posting job adverts to attract candidates
Screening CVs and conducting initial candidate phone calls
Supporting consultants with arranging interviews and managing the recruitment process
Building relationships with candidates to understand their skills, experience, and career goals
Learning how to use recruitment software and databases
Providing excellent customer service to both clients and candidates
Developing your knowledge of the recruitment industry and the markets we serve
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Motivated, ambitious, and eager to learn
Confident with excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Organised, with good attention to detail
Comfortable using Microsoft Office and keen to learn new systems
Resilient, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Interested in people, careers, and building relationships
No prior recruitment experience is needed — just a positive attitude and a willingness to grow.
What We Offer
Full apprenticeship training and support to gain a recognised qualification
Hands-on experience in a professional recruitment environment
Mentorship from experienced recruiters
Opportunities for progression into a permanent Recruitment Consultant role upon completion
A supportive team culture where your development is a priority
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.