Talent & Development Apprentice

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Role Summary Responsibilities: As a Talent & Development Apprentice at Costello Medical, you will contribute to the smooth running of the company's recruitment and training efforts, working across both the Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams Salary: £22,500 per annum Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, and more Role Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship Start Date: This role will ideally commence in August or September 2026 . However, we have other start dates available throughout 2026, which occur on a monthly basis Application Deadlines: Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. The role will close when a suitable candidate is found Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge About the Role We are looking for a Talent & Development Apprentice to support both our Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development teams. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, from attracting and hiring talent to supporting their onboarding, training and development. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring both our recruitment and training processes run smoothly across our global offices. You'll support a wide range of activities, from coordinating interviews and communicating with candidates to organising induction programmes and maintaining our Learning Management System (LMS). This is a varied, fast-paced and rewarding position where you will work closely with experienced colleagues across both teams, gaining exposure to recruitment, onboarding and internal development programmes, while contributing to an excellent experience for both candidates and employees. Over time, you will develop a strong foundation in both Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, giving you a broad skillset and excellent progression opportunities within HR. Talent Acquisition Responsibilities: Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process across multiple roles and locations Posting job adverts, reviewing applications and coordinating interviews Communicating with candidates and ensuring a smooth, positive experience Helping to keep our processes organised, efficient and candidate-focused Other ad-hoc tasks to support the wider team, which could include researching salaries, writing copy for emails, drafting marketing materials for LinkedIn or developing job adverts Learning & Development Responsibilities: Acting as a key point of contact for training administration and responding to queries from colleagues globally Supporting and maintaining our Learning Management System (LMS) Coordinating our global induction programme, including scheduling sessions and preparing materials like tailored induction packs Supporting the delivery and follow-up of training sessions where required Coordinating external training courses and managing related administration Maintaining and updating internal guides and process documentation The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Foundation Certificate in HR Support, which usually takes around 16 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by BPP and will include tutor support, access to a virtual learning environment and regular webinars. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.bpp.com/courses/leadership-and-management/apprenticeships/hr-support Career Profile We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click on the following link to read about Emma King's exciting journey at the company since joining as part of an apprenticeship programme herself in 2016: https://www.costellomedical.com/career-profiles/emma-king.html About Costello Medical This role is ideal for someone looking to join an organisation with extensive, global growth plans. At the end of 2025, Costello Medical hit 500 global employees. In 2026, we are due to surpass 600 global employees. This sustained growth has been driven by our exceptional team and an increase in demand from new and existing clients. We are a global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry's most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017 and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/ About You The successful candidate will be proactive and e

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