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Talent Acquisition/Recruitment
The Recruiter qualification is aimed at colleagues who are responsible for partnering with hiring managers to provide a positive recruitment process which delivers talent and capability in line with business needs.
This Level 3 qualification provides the opportunity to gain the knowledge and experiences required to manage resourcing activities that drive the recruitment of candidates and matching them to temporary, fixed term, or permanent job positions within an organisation.
By the end of the 18-month programme, colleagues will be competent in managing the end-to-end recruitment process which typically involves planning, identifying, attracting, assessing, shortlisting, and onboarding candidates to fulfil the current and future requirements of the organisation.
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What you need to know
This is a 18-month programme of learning, followed by a 3-month End Point Assessment, to meet the Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard
To be eligible for the programme you will need to:
- In a role that enables you to meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour objectives of the programme
- Have been employed by Greencore for a minimum of 6 months at the start of the programme, and successfully passed your probationary period
- Have previously achieved a Level 2 English and maths qualification (equivalent to GCSE grade C or 4)
- Have been consistently rated as ‘Doing A Good Job’ or ‘Outstanding’ in the last three Grow with Greencore check-ins
- Not on a fixed term contract or time limited visa that is due to end before the planned end date of the programme
- Spend at least 50% of working hours in England
This qualification is aimed at colleagues working in a Talent Acquisition or HR role responsible for recuritment.
You’ll need to be working in a role that will enable you to undertake and practice the skills, knowledge and behaviours required either as your current role or as step-up responsibilities.
Ideally, you will have achieved a GCSE grade 4/C or higher in maths and/or English (or equivalent). As part of your application, you will be assessed to understand your current working level of maths and English, and will have the opportunity to complete these qualifications in alongside this qualification.
It’s important you let us know about previous achievements and qualifications at the application stage, so that we ensure that you are eligible for the programme.
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How is the course delivered?
This qualification will be delivered virtually, through a combination of e-learning, webinars, online live workshops, tutorials and guided study.
You will be part of an open cohort, which means you’ll work with other employees from other organisations as well as Greencore colleagues.
At the end of the course, you will undertake an End Point Assessment (EPA). This will include a combination of assessment methods to validate your learning, including a portfolio of work-based activities, in addition to a formal assessment of your knowledge through a test, a project and structured interview or professional discussion.
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What will I learn?
Over the duration of the programme you will learn about the following:
- Identify recruitment opportunities by analysing and confirming stakeholder requirements to create job descriptions and person specifications
- Create job adverts and marketing plans to advertise and promote vacancies
- Research and identify potential candidates that match role and vacancy requirements
- Contact potential candidates to qualify for current or future vacancies
- Create candidate profiles with CVs to share with the hiring manager
- Collate and communicate feedback on all candidates
- Manage and facilitate the selection process in line with the organisation’s preferences
- Manage and facilitate successful candidates through to start date
- Support the onboarding and administration process of new starts
- Manage stakeholder engagement to ensure a pipeline of future work
- Manage recruitment systems and data to ensure compliance with regulations and legislation
- Contribute to the resource strategy through managing the implementation of agreed metrics and delivering the organisation requirements.
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How will I be assessed?
Throughout the programme you will complete assignments and tasks relating to each study module.
You will also be required to complete a work-based evidence portfolio to demonstrates your competence against the skills required, and tracks your learning hours.
The End Point Assessment will include:
- Presentation with Questions
- A professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
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Where will training take place?
Knowledge study will take place virtually.
Off the job time will be taken through a combination of activities, including study blocks, online learning and practical activities in the workplace. The total off the job time required for this qualification is 326 hours.
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When will the qualification start?
Enrolments will take place within three months of your application being approved.
Enrolments will be assigned based on site/functional business needs and capacity on each cohort.
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What does the application process look like?
Once you’ve applied, your eligibility for the programme will be assessed based on your application form. You’ll then be invited to attend a Spotlight Session to find out more about the qualification, and give you the opportunity to ask questions.
We’ll then confirm your application with your Line Manager, and to check that your role meets the requirements of the learning objectives of the qualification.
We’ll then ask the HR Leadership teamsto review all applicants as a function, to ensure that they are supportive of the application, and have the resources and capacity to ensure success on the programme.
If approved, details of next steps and enrolment details will be sent to you.
Please note, the application process can typically take 4-6 weeks to find out whether you have been successful.
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When will I find out if I’ve been successful?
The application process can typically take 4-6 weeks, from the date the application window closes to find out whether you have been successful.
Where to find out more
Before applying for a Greencore Qualification, you should speak to your Line Manager at your GWG check-in about how this programme will support your development plan.
You’ll find out more about Greencore Qualifications in the guide which can be found on LMF and at Qualifications.Greencore.com
Our Training Partners will hold ‘Spotlight Sessions’ to provide full information on the programme, to help you understand more about the programme, and provide you the opportunity to ask any further questions.
If you have any further questions, please email [email protected].