Talent Acquisition Apprentice

2w2 weeks ago

Man Group

London, GB · Full-time · £24,000 – £28,000

About this role

Man Group, a global alternative investment management firm with $227.6 billion under management, seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Apprentice to join our London-based TA team. This unique rotational opportunity provides broad exposure across the full talent acquisition lifecycle within a top-tier financial firm.

In this role, you will coordinate end-to-end interview logistics including scheduling, room bookings, and candidate communications while adhering to strict one-business-day SLAs. You will also shadow team members across sourcing, screening, and candidate engagement activities to build core TA skills.

Working alongside experienced TA professionals, you will support business partnering efforts by assisting with job description writing, initial candidate outreach via LinkedIn and job boards, and maintaining the team mailbox. You will also learn to process agency invoices and purchase orders, gaining foundational knowledge of TA operations.

This apprenticeship is designed to launch a successful career in talent acquisition within a leading investment management firm. You will develop skills in candidate management, emerging talent programmes, and business partnering through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to coordinate complex interview schedules
Proactive problem-solving skills to handle urgent matters like cancellations and last-minute changes
Professional written and verbal communication skills for candidate and internal stakeholder interactions
Comfort with using applicant tracking systems (e.g. Greenhouse) and scheduling tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Interest in talent acquisition within a global investment management environment

Responsibilities

Schedule interviews within a one-business-day SLA by sending calendar invites, booking rooms, and arranging logistical requirements for in-person interviews
Send candidate email confirmations including in-person location details and add candidates to building reception
Maintain interviewer spreadsheets including checking and updating the on-call rota, interviewer rota, and planners
Respond promptly to urgent matters such as interview cancellations, no-shows, and last-minute change requests
Liaise with senior management administrators to coordinate availability as required
Monitor the team mailbox daily, forwarding requests to the appropriate individuals or responding directly
Process agency invoices and purchase orders (POs)
Assist in writing and posting job descriptions under supervision with a focus on inclusivity and engagement

Benefits

Hands-on rotational experience across the full talent acquisition lifecycle at a leading investment management firm
Opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced TA professionals
Exposure to specialised areas including business partnering and emerging talent programmes
Professional development and foundational skills training to launch a career in talent acquisition