Resourcing Apprentice
What You'll Be Doing
Think Apprenticeships… Think Southwark Council…
Applications are now open for our recruitment campaign for 2025.
Join hundreds of successful apprentices at Southwark Council and develop a great career.
Why choose a Southwark apprenticeship?
- Competitive salary – London Living Wage
- On-the-job training
- Professional qualifications
- Personal coaching
- Fantastic experience with one of London’s largest and most ambitious local authorities
What are the requirements?
- Must be aged 16 or over
- Able to work full time
- Willing to learn
- GCSE requirements or equivalent qualification level
*GCSE qualification requirements will vary depending upon apprenticeship level
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
The Role
As a key member of the Resourcing Team, you will play an integral role in delivering end-to-end recruitment and resourcing projects. Your work will support the attraction, engagement, and onboarding of top talent, contributing directly to our organisation’s success. You’ll assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of a variety of initiatives, including recruitment campaigns, employer branding, social media engagement, onboarding enhancements, and contract management.
This role offers the opportunity to develop project management skills through a blend of structured learning and practical experience. You'll help drive continuous improvement across recruitment operations, ensuring a smooth and efficient candidate journey from application through to onboarding, while maintaining high standards of compliance and administrative excellence.
What We're Looking For
About You:
You’re a proactive and highly organised individual with a passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences. With a keen interest in recruitment, resourcing, or HR, you thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same. You have strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, making it easy for you to build relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and candidates alike.
You bring a detail-oriented approach to your work and are confident managing multiple tasks simultaneously—whether that's coordinating recruitment campaigns, supporting onboarding activities, or ensuring contract accuracy. You’re eager to grow your project management skills and are comfortable using digital tools and social media platforms to support employer branding and engagement.
You’re motivated by the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and are always looking for smarter ways to work. Above all, you're committed to excellence in everything you do and excited about making a real impact through recruitment and resourcing.
Additional Information
Closing Date: Wednesday 02nd July 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 07th July 2025
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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Salary range
- £28,881 - £30,552 per year