Apprentice talent acquisition administrator
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £23,809.50 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | B29 6NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sense |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 304469JCP |
Summary
About the Role
We are looking for someone to join us as an Apprentice Talent Acquisition Administrator within our fantastic people team! This is a full time 18 month fixed term contract, working 2-3 days per week on site at our office in Selly Oak on a hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in recruitment and business administration.
As an Apprentice Talent Acquisition Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across the full recruitment lifecycle - supporting both employees and volunteers.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification, supported by our training provider through workshops, coaching and workplace learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Recruitment Administration
Creating and posting job and volunteer adverts.
Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction to onboarding.
Scheduling interviews and coordinating hiring panels.
Managing our applicant tracking system (Reach).
Ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate record keeping.
Stakeholder Support
Communicating with hiring managers, candidates and external partners.
Promoting inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
Building positive relationships across departments.
Data & Process Support
Assisting with recruitment reporting and KPI monitoring.
Using Excel and reporting tools to analyse recruitment data.
Supporting continuous improvement projects within Talent Acquisition.
Compliance & Governance
Supporting safer recruitment practices.
Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring policy compliance.
Your Development
You will fully engage in apprenticeship learning, coaching sessions, reflective practice and project work, building the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a professional Business Administrator.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) – grades A-C in subjects unrelated to the apprenticeship.
GCSE for Maths & English at a grade C or above or functional skills L2 equivalents.
Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
A proactive, curious attitude and willingness to learn.
Professionalism, integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
Alignment with Sense’s values of inclusion and collaboration.
Desirable
Experience in an administrative or customer service role (including voluntary experience).
Interest in a long-term career in recruitment, HR or administration.
Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
What You'll Gain
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification.
Structured learning and coaching support.
Real-world recruitment and HR experience.
Ongoing access to MBKB alumni network for CPD.
A strong foundation for a future career in HR or Talent Acquisition.
We will be holding an assessment day on Monday 16th March at our office in Selly Oak, where all interviews will take place. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer alternative dates, so please ensure that you would be available to attend if shortlisted.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
We are looking for someone to join us as an Apprentice Talent Acquisition Administrator within our fantastic people team! This is a full time 18 month fixed term contract, working 2-3 days per week on site at our office in Selly Oak on a hybrid basis. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in recruitment and business administration.
As an Apprentice Talent Acquisition Administrator, you will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across the full recruitment lifecycle - supporting both employees and volunteers.
You will gain valuable hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification, supported by our training provider through workshops, coaching and workplace learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
Recruitment Administration
Creating and posting job and volunteer adverts.
Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, from attraction to onboarding.
Scheduling interviews and coordinating hiring panels.
Managing our applicant tracking system (Reach).
Ensuring GDPR compliance and accurate record keeping.
Stakeholder Support
Communicating with hiring managers, candidates and external partners.
Promoting inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
Building positive relationships across departments.
Data & Process Support
Assisting with recruitment reporting and KPI monitoring.
Using Excel and reporting tools to analyse recruitment data.
Supporting continuous improvement projects within Talent Acquisition.
Compliance & Governance
Supporting safer recruitment practices.
Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring policy compliance.
Your Development
You will fully engage in apprenticeship learning, coaching sessions, reflective practice and project work, building the knowledge, skills and behaviours of a professional Business Administrator.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) – grades A-C in subjects unrelated to the apprenticeship.
GCSE for Maths & English at a grade C or above or functional skills L2 equivalents.
Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong organisation and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
A proactive, curious attitude and willingness to learn.
Professionalism, integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
Alignment with Sense’s values of inclusion and collaboration.
Desirable
Experience in an administrative or customer service role (including voluntary experience).
Interest in a long-term career in recruitment, HR or administration.
Awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion principles.
What You'll Gain
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship qualification.
Structured learning and coaching support.
Real-world recruitment and HR experience.
Ongoing access to MBKB alumni network for CPD.
A strong foundation for a future career in HR or Talent Acquisition.
We will be holding an assessment day on Monday 16th March at our office in Selly Oak, where all interviews will take place. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer alternative dates, so please ensure that you would be available to attend if shortlisted.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
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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.