Recruitment Apprentice - Trust HQ/Home Working

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

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An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Recruitment Team, we are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice to join our small but busy team.

You will be studying Customer Service Level 2 qualification and attend virtual tutor classes withBirmingham Metropolitan College

You will provide an effective and efficient administrative service to support the Recruitment Team and wider HR function.

There is a need to be able to work within a busy environment, prioritise workload with accuracy and to deadlines.

As a Recruitment Team we are the first contact received by candidates following a successful interview, we provide support to managers and candidates from the beginning to the end of the recruitment process.

Main duties of the job

  • To undertake a range of administrative duties to support the work of the team.
  • To act as first point of contact for all general recruitment
  • To provide cover for colleagues as appropriate when required.
  • To provide customer focused services to users
  • To engage with a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7002586

Job locations

The Uffculme Centre

Brimingham

B13 8QY


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

This role gives the opportunity for hybrid working and you will typically be asked to work in a hybrid way, working from your home and also from Trust HQ The Uffculme Centre, or any other agreed site.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English at a level 2/grade A-C

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages: word/ excel/outlook
Person Specification

Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English at a level 2/grade A-C

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of Microsoft packages: word/ excel/outlook

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Uffculme Centre

Brimingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Uffculme Centre

Brimingham

B13 8QY


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Team Leader

Emma Ball

emma.ball4@nhs.net

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12,514 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7002586

Job locations

The Uffculme Centre

Brimingham

B13 8QY


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