Human Resources - Talent Acquisition Apprentice

The Talent Acquisition Apprentice role will support the delivery of the Council’s workforce strategy through recruitment campaigns and other initiatives that are timely, inclusive, and aligned to service priorities.

You will develop key skills and knowledge to support hiring managers with their recruitment, driven by data and labour market intelligence.

You will help attract, engage, and retain the talented people we need to deliver high-quality public services, promoting inclusive best practice, deploying technology effectively, and enhancing the customer experience.

You will develop your skills, knowledge and experience by carrying out the following duties:

Assist the team with the development of recruitment campaigns Attend recruitment open days to promote our job vacancies Respond to customer enquiries by email and telephone Carry out IT-based processes Assist the team in maintaining accurate records Utilise IT systems to gather data and statistics Assist with the creation and preparation of reports using software packages such as Word, Excel, Adobe, Publisher and PowerPoint Actively participate in regular progress reviews Become an active team member Deliver services in a courteous and professional manner Maintain strict confidentiality of employee data at all times

Training:

The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive visits from a college assessor. The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off-the-job training and a robust programme of Mandatory Apprentice Training provided by Sandwell Council to include Fire Awareness, Prevent, Safeguarding, Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a fixed term 18 month contract and at the end you will gain a Level 3 HR Support Qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 5.30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Confident telephone manner,Flexible,Maintain confidentiality,Calm and approachable