Recruitment Apprentice (HR) - London

The London-based International Legal Recruiting & Development (LRD) team is responsible for lawyer recruitment and professional development across Akin’s international (non-US) offices. This includes managing the trainee solicitor and graduate recruitment programmes in London. Reporting to the Graduate Recruitment Manager and working closely with the Senior Graduate Recruitment Coordinator, the Graduate Recruitment Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the team’s graduate recruitment efforts. This is a varied, hands-on role ideal for someone looking to begin a career in HR or recruitment within a professional services environment. A strong client service approach and a flexible, proactive mindset are essential to contribute effectively to our high-performing and well-regarded business services team.

The Graduate Recruitment Apprentice will have a 20% off the job training element and will dedicate one day per week to focus on the HR Level 3 Support apprenticeship studies through Babington.

Provide general administrative support to the Senior Graduate Recruitment Coordinator and Graduate Recruitment Manager throughout the full graduate recruitment cycle Coordinate lawyer involvement in both in-person and virtual law fairs, open days, and student outreach initiatives Manage the collection of candidate availability and coordinate the scheduling of telephone interviews Assist in the planning and delivery of the Spring Vacation Scheme and First-Year Social Mobility Talent Programme, including onboarding participants, scheduling sessions, securing internal speakers, updating materials, booking accommodation, managing travel expense reimbursements, and organising social events Arrange meeting rooms, conference calls, and catering for all student programmes and events, including managing dietary requirements Support with the delivery of ad hoc legal internship programmes in London and the Middle East, including creating internship timetables, administering tasks and scheduling check-in calls with the Graduate Recruitment team and interns Collaborate with the Human Resources department to process intern onboarding paperwork and proactively track and follow up with interns for any outstanding information Liaise with the Operations and IT teams to confirm seating arrangements and IT equipment setups for all interns Prepare correspondence, spreadsheets, forms and other documents and proofreads to ensure accuracy Monitor the Graduate Recruitment inbox, respond to queries promptly, and escalate where necessary Process and track all graduate recruitment and vendor invoices using Chrome River Work on special projects Provide support and backup to other department personnel as needed Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately Take on additional responsibilities and ad hoc tasks as required

Benefits Include:

Private Medical and Travel Insurance Dental Insurance Life Assurance, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance Fitness and Wellbeing Reimbursement Discounted Gym Benefits Annual Eye Care Employee Assistance Programme and On-site Mental Health Services Cycle Scheme Season Ticket Loan Pension Scheme (7.5% Employer Contribution) Paid Overtime Discretionary Performance Based Bonus Mortgage Corporate Scheme MBL Seminar Access LinkedIn Learning Access

Training:
HR Support Level 3 standard apprenticeship  Functional Skills if required 

Training Outcome:

Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is a global law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients across various industries. Key practice areas include financial restructuring, corporate transactions, private equity, energy, and international trade, among other areas. There are 17 offices globally, and Washington D.C. is the headquarters. London is the largest international offices with 280 employees.  This role will also have an international scope. The London HR team supports 6 other international offices across the Middle East, Asia and Europe.

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday (09:30-17:30).

Skills:
Communication skills,Team working,Analytical skills,Organisation skills,Attention to detail,IT skills