Recruitment & Onboarding Apprentice

Join Us – Be Part of a Truly Inclusive Team and organisation

At Coventry City Council, everything we do is about people — our residents, our communities, and our colleagues. We’re passionate about delivering services that genuinely improve lives, and as part of our commitment to developing future talent, we’re excited to offer the opportunity to join us as a Recruitment & Onboarding Apprentice.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience across the full recruitment and onboarding journey while receiving dedicated training and support. Working closely with our Recruitment and Onboarding team and the wider People & Culture team you will:

• Help advertise vacancies and support hiring managers through the recruitment process.
• Complete pre‑employment checks and prepare important offer documentation.
• Use HR and recruitment systems to update candidate information and ensure our records are accurate.
• Manage enquiries from candidates, colleagues, and partners, providing a friendly and professional service.
• Support careers events, outreach activities, and apprentice engagement projects.
• Promote job opportunities through job boards and social media channels.

You don’t need previous work experience — just a willingness to learn. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Organised, enthusiastic, and proactive.
• A good communicator, both written and verbal.
• Interested in people, HR, and recruitment.
• Able to follow processes and pay close attention to detail.
• Comfortable using (or keen to learn) Microsoft 365 and digital systems.
• Committed to inclusivity.

Entry requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• If you don’t have these yet, you can work towards Functional Skills as part of your apprenticeship.
• You must not already have completed a Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and requirements please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

If you are successfully shortlisted, our Apprenticeship and Career Pathways Advisor will contact you for an informal chat on week commencing 16th March 2026.

What we offer?

At Coventry City Council, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, and work-life balance:

• Competitive salary with incremental progression and salary matching
• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) with option to purchase more and rising to 33 days following 5 years service.
• Generous local government pension scheme to help plan for your future
• Lifestyle discounts across a wide range of activities and retailers
• Flexible working arrangements to support your personal and professional needs
• Inclusive Employee Networks: EmbRace, Pride, Disability, Young people, and Women
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential support
• Certified training courses to help you grow and thrive

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All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people.To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that AI is now part of everyday life and can be a helpful tool when used appropriately. However, applications should reflect your own skills and experience. If there is clear evidence that AI has been used to complete an application, it may be rejected unless a reasonable explanation can be provided that would be considered as acceptable.

Different backgrounds. One goal. Real impact.

At Coventry, we're building a workforce that reflects our diverse communities. Guided by our One Coventry Values, we celebrate inclusion, diversity of thought, and lived experience.

We especially welcome applicants from minority ethnic/global majority, LGBT+, those with a disability, and neurodiverse backgrounds – your voice can help shape a fairer future for our residents. Find out more here -https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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