People and Talent Acquisition Consultant Apprentice

The role is deliberately broad. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, from sourcing and recruitment through to onboarding, employee records, policy support and engagement, as well as direct exposure to the commercial recruitment business. We are looking for someone who is genuinely interested in people, who is happy to roll their sleeves up, and who treats the Apprenticeship as a serious foundation for a long-term career in HR or Talent.

1. Internal recruitment (Bristol hiring)

Draft, post and refresh job adverts across LinkedIn, Total Jobs and other relevant boards for all live internal roles Triage all inbound applications within 24 hours and maintain the candidate tracker in Bullhorn Conduct first-stage telephone screens, take structured notes and prepare shortlists for hiring managers Coordinate interview scheduling, send confirmations, prepare interview packs and gather post-interview feedback Provide weekly hiring status updates to the CEO and hiring managers across 5V Tech, 5V Video and 5V Media

2. Talent acquisition support (London expansion and market mapping)

Build and maintain structured market maps of target companies and consultants in London for the 5V Tech London expansion Draft and send approved outreach messages to mapped consultants, track responses and book follow-up conversations for the CEO Keep the London talent pipeline tracker accurate, up to date and shared with the CEO every Friday

3. HR administration and people operations

Own the onboarding process for all new starters: offer letters, contracts, right-to-work checks, reference requests and induction scheduling Maintain accurate employee records (personal details, contracts, holiday, sickness, training records) across all group entities Support leaver processes, including exit administration, access removal and exit interview scheduling. Help administer the company benefits programme, including pension, healthcare and any flexible benefits Provide first-line support to managers and employees on HR policy and process questions, escalating appropriately Help keep the employee handbook, policies and HR templates current and aligned to UK employment law changes (including the Employment Rights Act 2025)

4. Culture, engagement and events

Support the planning and delivery of internal team events, training days and the annual offsite Help coordinate external mixer and networking events (including the Lisbon mixer) alongside the media team Champion the 5Values employer brand on LinkedIn and other internal communication channels

Who we're looking for:

Essential:

Genuine interest in a career in HR, People or Talent Acquisition Strong written and verbal communication, comfortable drafting emails, adverts and messages on behalf of the business Highly organised, with the ability to track multiple workstreams and deadlines without being chased Confident with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems (LinkedIn Recruiter, Bullhorn, Clay) A strong work ethic, a willingness to be in the office and to learn from the team in person during the first three months Meets the eligibility criteria for an English Apprenticeship (right to work, GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or willingness to complete Functional Skills)

Training:

Throughout the programme, apprentices will develop a broad understanding of people practice, including employee relations, resourcing, reward, learning, wellbeing and organisational development. They will apply people data and insights to support decision-making and contribute to strategic initiatives.

The programme enables apprentices to work collaboratively with
stakeholders, manage risk, promote inclusive practices and deliver people solutions that add measurable value to the organisation.

Introductory Workshop: Preparing for Success Workshop 1: Professional Behaviours & Valuing People Workshop 2: Organisational Performance & Culture in Practice Workshop 3: Evidence-based Practice Workshop 4: Employment Relationship Management Workshop 5: Talent Management & Workforce Planning Workshop 6: Reward for Performance & Contribution 

Training Outcome:

Over 90% of our apprentices move on to permanent full-time employment in the tech industry. There are also opportunities to extend your training with a higher-level Apprenticeship Programme.
We have already helped over 1000 people start their tech and digital careers with an apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

5Values Consulting Group is a multi-brand recruitment and talent business operating across technology, media, and professional services. Our brands — 5V Tech, 5V Video, 5V Media, and 5V Velocity — serve clients globally from offices in the UK, US, Germany, and the Netherlands. We are a fast-growing, founder-led company that values innovation, accountability, and commercial impact.

Working Hours :
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Standard office hours are 8.30am - 5.30pm with a one hour lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience