Apprentice talent acquisition administrator

Employer:

Sense

Location:

B29 6NA

Pay:

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

25/03/2026

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.

• Create and post job and volunteer adverts.
• Support the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from attraction to onboarding.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate hiring panels.
• Manage our applicant tracking system (Reach).
• Ensure GDPR compliance and accurate record keeping.
• Communicate with hiring managers, candidates and external partners.
• Promote inclusive and accessible recruitment practices.
• Assist with recruitment reporting and KPI monitoring.
• Use Excel and reporting tools to analyse recruitment data.
• Support continuous improvement projects within Talent Acquisition.
• Support safer recruitment practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure policy compliance.

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.

• Essential: A Level (or equivalent) with 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.
• 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.

• 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.

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.

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