RECRUITER LEVEL 3
As of 8 January 2025, the Recruitment Resourcer Level 2 and Recruitment Consultant Level 3 apprenticeships have been retired. The new Recruiter Standard serves as the replacement, suitable for both resourcer and consultant roles.
About The Course
The Recruiter Level 3 apprenticeship equips learners with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the recruitment industry. Covering key areas such as candidate sourcing, client relationship management, recruitment processes, and employment law, this programme prepares individuals for roles like Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Specialist, and HR Recruitment Coordinator.
Delivered over 14 months, the apprenticeship combines workplace training with expert support, ensuring learners develop the practical and professional skills required to successfully identify, attract, and place top talent within a business.
Apprenticeship Details
📌 Apprenticeship Standard: Recruiter Level 3
📌 Duration: 14 months
📌 Funding Band: £7,000
📌 End-Point Assessment (EPA): Highfield
📌 Delivery Model: Blended learning with workplace training and support from our expert Skills Coaches
📌 Progression: This apprenticeship opens doors to further qualifications and career growth, leading to roles such as Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Manager, Recruitment Consultant, or HR Business Partner.
What Are Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs)?
The Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) framework is a key part of apprenticeship standards. It ensures apprentices develop a well-rounded understanding of their role, gain practical expertise, and demonstrate the right workplace attitudes.
Click below to explore the full list of Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) for the Recruiter Level 3 apprenticeship ⬇️
Recruitment Models: Understanding various recruitment models, including temporary, permanent, contract recruitment, and executive search.
Sales Techniques: Developing successful sales strategies tailored to the recruitment industry.
Assessment Principles: Understanding how to evaluate candidates, including assessing transferable skills for evolving industries.
Financial and Contractual Awareness: Understanding candidate remuneration, client charge rates, and contractual terms to provide informed advice.
Legal and Ethical Standards: Being aware of legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, as well as appropriate codes of practice in recruitment.
Employee Rights: Understanding employee rights and responsibilities, including equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Business Development: Identifying, progressing, and converting sales leads into new clients, candidates, and placements.
Client Relationship Management: Developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
Candidate Sourcing: Using appropriate methods to attract and shortlist candidates, including identifying transferable skills.
Recruitment Process Management: Managing recruitment and selection processes by liaising with clients, candidates, and internal teams.
Advisory: Providing guidance to clients and candidates on legal, regulatory, and ethical recruitment practices, as well as employee rights.
Compliance and Record-Keeping: Accurately completing processes, including payment and aftercare services, while ensuring legal compliance.
Communication: Conducting professional discussions with clients and candidates across different communication channels.
Feedback Management: Seeking and providing professional feedback to candidates and clients.
Continuous Improvement: Conducting regular service reviews with clients and candidates to drive improvement in recruitment processes.
Self-Motivation: Taking initiative to meet and exceed key performance indicators without external prompting.
Courage and Integrity: Challenging poor practices and suggesting improvements using knowledge of recruitment law.
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: Proactively identifying and acting on new business opportunities.
Tenacity and Resilience: Persistently making effective canvassing calls and overcoming objections.
Ambition and Drive: Planning for professional development and career progression.
Confidence and Persuasiveness: Using a variety of communication and influencing techniques to build strong relationships.
Innovation: Seeking new methods to improve recruitment processes.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring accurate data entry of candidate and client details.
Ethical Customer Focus: Operating in line with codes of practice, ethics, and the law.
Organisation: Managing time and tasks efficiently.
Questioning and Listening: Engaging actively, supporting conversations, and probing for further information when required.
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Using experience and established procedures to resolve issues and make informed decisions.
Entry Requirements
This apprenticeship is suitable for:
✅ Individuals working in or aspiring to a recruitment role in any industry
✅ Those employed in a relevant job role, where they can develop and apply recruitment skills in the workplace
✅ Candidates with GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (if not already achieved, Functional Skills support is available)
✅ Employees who want to develop skills in candidate sourcing, client relationship management, and recruitment processes
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for apprenticeship funding, learners must:
✅ Be aged 16 or over
✅ Be employed in a relevant role for at least 30 hours per week
✅ Have the right to work in England and have been resident in the UK/EEA for at least 3 years (some exceptions apply)
✅ Not already hold a similar qualification at the same or higher level
Employers may set additional criteria depending on business needs. If you’re unsure about eligibility, get in touch with us for guidance.
Career Prospects
Upon completion of this apprenticeship, learners can progress into a variety of recruitment and talent acquisition roles, including:
💼 Recruiter
💼 Talent Acquisition Specialist
💼 Resourcing Consultant
💼 HR Recruitment Coordinator
💼 Employment Engagement Officer
Employers: Why Hire a Recruitment Apprentice?
Hiring a Recruiter Apprentice can help your business attract, assess, and secure top talent while improving efficiency in your recruitment process. Apprentices bring fresh insights, enthusiasm, and specialised skills to enhance your hiring strategies and workforce planning.
Cost-effective talent acquisition – £7,000 funding available, with government incentives for eligible employers Boost recruitment efficiency – Train staff in candidate sourcing, screening, and hiring best practices Improve retention – Develop in-house talent and build a skilled, dedicated recruitment team
Interested in hiring a Recruiter Apprentice? Get in touch to discuss how we can support your business needs.