Junior Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Apprentice / Junior Recruitment Resourcer – Power and Engineering

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9am – 5.00pm

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Reporting to: General Manager

The Launch Group is a fast-growing organisation that connects people with employment, training and career opportunities. We work with employers across a range of sectors, helping them attract, engage and recruit talented individuals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice / Junior Recruitment Resourcer to join our commercial recruitment team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in recruitment, talent acquisition or people services.

The Role

As a Recruitment Resourcer, you will support our recruitment team by identifying and engaging candidates, managing recruitment administration and helping to deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

This role would suit someone who is organised, confident communicating with people and keen to learn about recruitment. Previous recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and identify potential candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and other recruitment channels.
• Screen CVs and applications against client requirements.
• Conduct initial candidate telephone and video screenings.
• Build and maintain talent pools for current and future vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies across multiple platforms.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communications.
• Maintain accurate records using our CRM and recruitment systems.
• Support recruitment events, careers fairs and employer engagement activities.
• Ensure candidates receive a positive and professional experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with onboarding and compliance checks where required.
• Support the wider recruitment team with administrative tasks and reporting.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.

Desirable

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, customer service, administration or a people-focused role.
• Experience using CRM or recruitment systems.
• Understanding of social media platforms for candidate attraction.
• Knowledge of employment and recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
• A-levels, Level 3 qualifications or relevant work experience are desirable but not essential.
• Suitable for applicants with 0–3 years of work experience.

What We Offer

• Full training and development.
• Opportunity to complete a recognised apprenticeship qualification (where applicable).
• Career progression opportunities within recruitment, talent acquisition and employer engagement.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Regular team events and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme and holiday entitlement.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation where you can develop valuable recruitment and people skills while making a real difference to people's careers and employment opportunities.