Employers benefit from staff who can manage recruitment professionally, attract quality candidates, and uphold regulatory and ethical standards — all of which improve hiring outcomes and workforce planning.
Recruiter
- Level 3
- Ofqual Regulated
- 18 Month Programme
- 3 Month EPA Period
- Remote Delivery
- Bi-Weekly Online Sessions
- Industry Specialist Tutor
Course Summary
Purpose
The Level 3 Recruiter apprenticeship equips learners with the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours to manage end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition. It develops the ability to attract, assess and place candidates while giving employers effective recruiters who enhance staffing outcomes.
Course Overview
This programme covers the full recruitment lifecycle, including stakeholder engagement, sourcing candidates, assessment, onboarding, compliance and best practice. It blends practical workplace experience with structured learning to prepare apprentices for a professional role in resourcing or recruitment consultancy.
Key Features
- Builds strong understanding of recruitment models, legislation and compliance
- Develops stakeholder management, candidate sourcing and assessment techniques
- Strengthens communication, sales and negotiation abilities
- Encourages use of technology and sustainable working practices
Who is it for?
This apprenticeship is suited to individuals entering talent acquisition or recruitment roles in agency or in-house settings. Typical job titles include:
- In-house Recruiter
- Recruitment Consultant
- Recruitment Resourcer
- Talent Acquisition Partner
Benefits for Learners
Learners gain the confidence and practical skills to manage recruitment processes effectively. Completion supports progression into senior recruiting, team leadership or HR development roles.
Benefits for Employers
Entry Requirements
- 18 or over and not in full-time education
- Employed in a relevant role
- Be working a minimum of 30 hours per week
- Have the right to work in the UK
Functional Skills
All apprentices are required to have a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths.
If you already hold GCSEs at grade C/4 or higher in these subjects, you will not need to complete any additional qualifications. If you have not yet achieved these grades, you will be supported to work towards Functional Skills in English and/or Maths as part of your apprenticeship.
Learning is built into your apprenticeship and our team will provide the guidance and resources you need to achieve the required level.
Career Progression
Every apprenticeship at Educationwise is designed with clear next steps in mind. Learners can progress from entry-level roles through to specialist and managerial positions, depending on their chosen pathway.
You can view the full progression routes for this programme in our Career Progression PDF, which highlights how each qualification links to further development opportunities.
Curriculum
Curriculum to be added once the module breakdown is available.
Assessment
Once learners have completed their training and reached Gateway their portfolio and progress will be reviewed by both the employer and training provider. If ready, the apprentice will move into the End-Point Assessment, which takes place over a three-month period. This includes a practical assessment, a project presentation and a professional discussion supported by the learner’s portfolio of evidence. Successful learners will achieve the Level 3 Recruitment Consultant apprenticeship standard, a nationally recognised qualification for the recruitment and talent acquisition industry.
Funding For Employers
Levy
- If your organisation has an annual wage bill of over £3 million, you will pay the apprenticeship levy (0.5% of your payroll).
- Levy funds are collected through your HMRC account and can be used to cover the full cost of apprenticeship training and assessment.
- Funds expire after 24 months if not used.
Non-Levy
- If your organisation has a wage bill of under £3 million, you will only contribute 5% of the training costs for each apprentice.
- The government funds the remaining 95%.
- For employers with fewer than 50 staff, apprentices aged 16–18 (or 19–24 with an Education, Health & Care Plan) are 100% government funded.
Additional Information
- Employers may also be eligible for incentive payments for hiring younger apprentices.
- Our team will guide you through the process of setting up a digital apprenticeship service (DAS) account and securing funding.
Expression of Interest
Contact Us
- info@education-wise.org
- 01173 790 450
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