Talent Acquisition Apprentice (Costello Medical Consulting Ltd)
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £22,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | CB1 2JH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | BPP |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Short Description:
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will contribute to the smooth running of the company’s recruitment efforts, supporting across various roles and supporting in our rapid growth
Start Date: This role will ideally commence in April or May 2026. However, we have other start dates available in early 2026, which occur on a monthly basis.
Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role, or particular start dates, may close when suitable candidates are found
Full Description:
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will support with a wide range of administrative tasks, such as posting job adverts, reviewing applications, booking interviews, greeting and communicating with candidates. Over time, you will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and develop the knowledge required to progress within the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their recruitment career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a busy and collaborative team.
About the Role
· Are you looking to start your career in recruitment or HR? Do you enjoy organising, supporting others, and delivering great customer service? Are you excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
· We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Apprentice to support our growing Talent Acquisition team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their recruitment career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a busy and collaborative team.
· In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our recruitment processes run smoothly for various positions across our service offerings and offices. You will support with a wide range of administrative tasks, such as posting job adverts, reviewing applications, booking interviews, greeting and communicating with candidates. Over time, you will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and develop the knowledge required to progress within the team.
· This is a fast-paced, varied and rewarding role where you will learn from experienced Talent Acquisition colleagues and contribute to a positive candidate experience across the organisation.
· The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Foundation Certificate in People Practice, which usually takes around 16 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by BPP and will include tutor support, access to a virtual learning environment and regular webinars. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.bpp.com/courses/leadership-and-management/apprenticeships/hr-support
Future Prospects:
This role will be a temporary apprenticeship for 18 months.
Training Provided:
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
The successful candidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment. Essential requirements for the role are:
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
· Excellent numerical skills
· A commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of HR data and an understanding of its sensitive nature
· A friendly and approachable demeanour alongside a dedication to providing excellent customer service
· Some experience using the Microsoft Office suite is advantageous but not essential, as training would be provided
Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to TALENT ACQUISITION APPRENTICE Copyright © Costello Medical Consulting Ltd | 3 and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.
Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will contribute to the smooth running of the company’s recruitment efforts, supporting across various roles and supporting in our rapid growth
Start Date: This role will ideally commence in April or May 2026. However, we have other start dates available in early 2026, which occur on a monthly basis.
Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role, or particular start dates, may close when suitable candidates are found
Full Description:
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will support with a wide range of administrative tasks, such as posting job adverts, reviewing applications, booking interviews, greeting and communicating with candidates. Over time, you will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and develop the knowledge required to progress within the team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their recruitment career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a busy and collaborative team.
About the Role
· Are you looking to start your career in recruitment or HR? Do you enjoy organising, supporting others, and delivering great customer service? Are you excited by the idea of working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
· We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Apprentice to support our growing Talent Acquisition team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the very beginning of their recruitment career who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and contribute to a busy and collaborative team.
· In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring our recruitment processes run smoothly for various positions across our service offerings and offices. You will support with a wide range of administrative tasks, such as posting job adverts, reviewing applications, booking interviews, greeting and communicating with candidates. Over time, you will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and develop the knowledge required to progress within the team.
· This is a fast-paced, varied and rewarding role where you will learn from experienced Talent Acquisition colleagues and contribute to a positive candidate experience across the organisation.
· The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Foundation Certificate in People Practice, which usually takes around 16 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by BPP and will include tutor support, access to a virtual learning environment and regular webinars. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.bpp.com/courses/leadership-and-management/apprenticeships/hr-support
Future Prospects:
This role will be a temporary apprenticeship for 18 months.
Training Provided:
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Skills & Personal Qualities Required:
The successful candidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment. Essential requirements for the role are:
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
· Excellent numerical skills
· A commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of HR data and an understanding of its sensitive nature
· A friendly and approachable demeanour alongside a dedication to providing excellent customer service
· Some experience using the Microsoft Office suite is advantageous but not essential, as training would be provided
Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to TALENT ACQUISITION APPRENTICE Copyright © Costello Medical Consulting Ltd | 3 and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.
Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.