AI and Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship

  • Company: WALKER LOVELL LTD
  • Location: HYDE, SK14 2BJ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £15,600.00 per year
  • Sector: Digital
  • Ref: NAS-2000040838
  • Application Deadline Date: 13/08/2026
  • Start Date: 14/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Weekly working pattern: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30 with 1-hour lunch break. Friday: 08:00 - 13:30, no lunch break (option to have a 1-hour lunch break and finish at 14:00)

Brief Description

Join Walker Lovell, a close-knit, family-founded global recruitment firm. We are looking for an organized, proactive apprentice to support our international consultants while mastering cutting-edge tech.

Training to be Provided

This is an AI & Automation Level 4 Apprenticeship.


All training will take place at the workplace via tutor led monthly sessions.


During the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:



  • Business administration

  • Recruitment operations

  • Client and candidate communication

  • Data management, reporting and business systems

  • Professional writing and document preparation Al and recruitment technology

  • Project coordination and organisation

  • Commercial awareness


You will gain exposure to working with:



  • Global clients ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations

  • Professionals at all levels, from early-career candidates through to senior executives and leadership teams

  • A variety of industries, technical disciplines and international markets

  • Candidates and clients across Europe, North America, Asia and other global regions

  • Complex recruitment projects involving multiple stakeholders and international hiring processes

Future Prospects

Future Career Progression:


This apprenticeship is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career within AI & recruitment and professional services.


As your experience grows, you may progress into responsibilities such as:



  • Managing recruitment administration across multiple consultants

  • Reviewing and responding to candidate applications

  • Taking ownership of recruitment projects and processes

  • Supporting candidate sourcing activities

  • Progressing into a Recruitment Delivery role

Vacancy Detail

About the role:


We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Recruitment Administration & Operations Apprentice to support our recruitment consultants with the day-to-day coordination and administration involved in delivering recruitment projects for clients around the world.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in AI, recruitment, business administration or operations. You will gain hands-on experience working closely with experienced consultants while learning how recruitment projects are managed from initial client engagement through to successful placement.


You will work with a range of digital tools and Al-powered systems, with a key part of the role involving reviewing, checking and validating information to ensure accuracy.


Key responsibilities:


Job Advert Management:



  • Create, edit and publish job advertisements across our website and LinkedIn

  • Refresh and repost advertisements to maintain visibility

  • Test different advert formats and wording to improve candidate attraction

  • Ensure all vacancies are accurately represented and kept up to date


Recruitment Database Management:



  • Create and maintain accurate client, contact and vacancy records upload and organise job descriptions, client information & supporting documents

  • Ensure all recruitment records are complete and up to date

  • Record updates from client meetings, emails and feedback discussions

  • Maintain candidate records throughout the recruitment process

  • Monitor data quality and highlight missing information to consultants


Reporting & Administration:



  • Produce regular reports for internal and external purposes

  • Track recruitment activity and progress across live assignments

  • Support the team in maintaining accurate business information


Business Development - Support:



  • Draft follow-up emails following meetings and conversations

  • Prepare client documents and presentations

  • Assist with the creation of commercial proposals and supporting materials

  • Support consultants with administrative tasks related to winning new business


Recruitment Technology & Al Support:



  • Assist in managing Al-powered recruitment tools

  • Review and validate information generated by Al systems

  • Help ensure recruitment technology is producing accurate and relevant outputs

  • Support continuous improvement of internal recruitment processes


Candidate & Client Coordination:



  • Coordinate interviews between candidates and clients

  • Arrange interview schedules and calendar invitations

  • Send interview confirmations

  • Create interview preparation information

  • Draft interview feedback summaries and follow-up communications

  • Request and compile employment references

  • Conduct follow-up calls to keep candidates informed and engaged

  • Support consultants with administrative follow-up after client meetings


What you’ll learn:


During the apprenticeship, you will develop skills in:



  • Business administration

  • Recruitment operations

  • Client and candidate communication

  • Data management, reporting and business systems

  • Professional writing and document preparation

  • Al and recruitment technology

  • Project coordination and organisation

  • Commercial awareness


You will gain exposure to working with:



  • Global clients ranging from start-ups to multinational organisations

  • Professionals at all levels, from early-career candidates through to senior executives and leadership teams

  • A variety of industries, technical disciplines and international markets

  • Candidates and clients across Europe, North America, Asia and other global regions

  • Complex recruitment projects involving multiple stakeholders and international hiring processes

Ready to start your adventure?