Recruitment Consultant Apprentice Level 3 (Sales and Business Development)
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Company Clover Talent
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Location Chester, CH1 3BQ
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Type Apprenticeship
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Salary £16,000.00 per year
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Sector Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref VAC-01064
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Application Deadline Date 16/11/2026
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Start Date 23/11/2026
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Positions Available 1
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Working Week Mon - Thu 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fri 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (30 min lunch break)
Brief Description
Join Clover Talent as a Recruitment Consultant Apprentice and learn to develop new business through cold calling, LinkedIn outreach and client relationship management. Develop valuable sales, negotiation and communication skills while gaining a recognised Level 3 qualification and hands-on experience to grow your long-term career.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English 4 or above (or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
Confident when speaking to new people and building relationships.
Resilient and able to handle rejection positively.
Organised with good time-management skills.
Proactive, adaptable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Skills Required
Professional attitude with a strong work ethic.
Self-motivated, determined and eager to succeed.
Positive outlook with a willingness to learn and develop.
Genuine interest in building a career in recruitment and sales.
Minimal sales experience is required
Training to be Provided
Teaching and developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a competent Recruiter will take place entirely in the workplace, with no need for day release. One-to-one tutoring sessions will be provided by a dedicated tutor, who will design a bespoke curriculum plan tailored to your strengths and areas for development.
Future Prospects
The opportunity to develop into a well-rounded Recruitment Consultant, with the potential to progress into senior recruitment, business development or sales management roles as you gain experience and demonstrate success.
Vacancy Detail
Research businesses and identify potential clients to generate new business opportunities.
Make outbound calls, send LinkedIn messages and emails to engage prospective clients.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
Promote Clover Talent’s recruitment services and arrange meetings with potential clients.
Manage a sales pipeline and follow up on leads to develop new business.
Write and publish job adverts across relevant job boards and online platforms.
Search for suitable candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, CV Library and other sourcing methods.
Contact candidates by phone or Teams to discuss opportunities and assess their suitability.
Match candidates to client vacancies based on their skills, experience and career goals.
Maintain accurate client and candidate records on the recruitment system.
Support clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive experience.
Develop sales, communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills through practical experience and apprenticeship training.
Work towards business development, candidate placement and sales targets with support from the Managing Director.
Other Information
Commission opportunities available during the apprenticeship (up to 10% from your deals), on top of your basic salary.
22 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
An additional day of annual leave for each year of service.