Talent Acquisition Apprentice
Location: Farnborough
Employment Type: Full-Time
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Apprenticeship Duration: 18 months
Qualification: Level 3 Certificate in Internal Recruitment
Gama Aviation are looking to welcome a Talent Acquisition Apprentice to our People & Talent Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to start their career in recruitment and talent acquisition, gaining hands‑on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
As a Talent Acquisition Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of an efficient and high‑quality recruitment process across the business. Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Talent Acquisition Advisor and Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will gain exposure to every stage of the recruitment lifecycle; from advertising vacancies and screening applications to coordinating interviews and supporting offer administration.
This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to build practical experience in a fast‑paced corporate environment while developing a strong understanding of recruitment systems, candidate attraction, stakeholder engagement and hiring best practice. You will progressively take on greater responsibility as your confidence and skills grow, supported by a close‑knit team who are passionate about recruitment and committed to your development.
No previous recruitment experience is required. We are looking for someone who is highly organised, eager to learn, enjoys working with people and is excited by the opportunity to build a long‑term career in Talent Acquisition or Human Resources.
You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that takes pride in delivering exceptional service to both candidates and Hiring Managers. We work hard, support one another and encourage continuous learning, creating an environment where no question is a silly question and every day brings new opportunities to develop.
Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.
With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long‑term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.
Responsibilities
* Acting as the first point of contact for basic internal and external enquiries or requests related to recruitment and escalating to the relevant team member
* Assisting with the uploading of new vacancies to Sage People for approval and uploading approved roles to the relevant advertising platforms internally and externally
* Supporting with the management of job advertising expiry dates and refreshing advertising as required across relevant platforms
* Supporting with the production of social media posts promoting current vacancies and talent initiatives
* Coordinating, producing and distributing the weekly “internal vacancies” communication to all employees and updating the internal intranet with vacancies as required
* Supporting with the initial sifting and screening of CV’s for live vacancies within the business, ensuring all applicants receive a positive experience throughout the process
* Supporting with the scheduling of interviews including obtaining candidate availability both directly and via recruitment agencies, sending MS Teams invites and confirming booked slots with line managers, as well as providing feedback post interviews
* Supporting in the preparation of interview packs for hiring managers including CV’s, guidance documents and interview feedback forms
* Assisting with maintaining accurate candidate and vacancy data within Sage People
* Providing a positive experience to all candidates throughout recruitment processes
* Supporting the Talent Acquisition Manager with issuing prepared offer letters and contracts of employment via AdobeSign, and uploading completed documentation to Sage People
* Assisting with the management of the recruitment inboxes and responding to candidate queries surrounding applications, interviews and feedback, escalating queries to the Talent Acquisition Manager as required
* Supporting with the collation and input of hiring data into reports for use within the People & Talent Team and wider business
* Supporting the Talent Team with the organisation and coordination of career events
* Supporting with the administering of candidate and hiring manager surveys including collation of feedback
Skills, Qualifications and Experience required
Essential
* GCSEs (or equivalent) grade 4/C or above in Maths and English
* A strong interest in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment or Human Resources
* Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
* Technically confident and comfortable learning new systems
* Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively
* Proactive mindset with a genuine desire to learn and develop
* Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment
* Confident to ask questions and seek guidance when needed
Advantageous
* Previous administrative or office experience
* Experience using HR systems or recruitment software
In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you
* Fully funded Level 3 Certificate in Internal Recruitment
* Competitive Group Pension Scheme
* Comprehensive Life Assurance
* Comprehensive Income Protection
* Comprehensive Travel Insurance
* Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)
* Free Car Parking
* 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval)
* Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development
(Subject to insurance underwriting)
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