Are you a people-person who is looking for the first step in your career? Are you seeking opportunities to learn whilst building your working experience? If so, our brand new apprenticeship may be ideal for you!
In January, we reached the milestone of 400 global employees and, later this year, our London office is due to move to a new, larger premises. This means that 2024 is already proving to be a year of continued rapid growth at Costello Medical, full of many exciting opportunities.
As the company continues to expand, so does our Operations division which remains at the heart of our business. As a result of this exciting growth, we are seeking a talented Recruitment & Office Administration Apprentice who is motivated by making a real impact on a growing company and its people, particularly within our vibrant London office.
Alongside established colleagues, this role spans two key responsibilities. Firstly, you will contributing to the smooth running of the London office space, including the kitchen, breakout and communal areas. Secondly, you will be supporting our busy Talent Acquisition (recruitment) team with general tasks, such as booking recruitment events, arranging interviews and greeting candidates, as well as replying to candidate queries. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of areas across business operations in an exciting new role.
Key responsibilities will include:
The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship, which usually takes around 15 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will include tutor support, access to a virtual learning environment and regular webinars. You will also receive on-the-job training, support and guidance from several members of our Talent Acquisition and Facilities teams, as well as other experienced colleagues across the Operations division.
We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read first-hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/
Requirements
The successful candidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment.
Essential requirements for the role are:
Some experience using the Microsoft Office suite is advantageous but not essential, as full training would be provided.
Benefits
Costello Medical is a rapidly growing 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. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.
We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed in The Top 100 Companies to Work For list for six consecutive years.
On 27th May 2022, Costello Medical received its certification as a B Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.
Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by a short assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with senior members of our Talent Acquisition and Facilities teams.
We are currently recruiting for our start date on Monday 10th June 2024, and the apprenticeship will run for approximately 15 months. The deadline for applications is Tuesday 21st May 2024, with interviews taking place shortly after. We would strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Please click here to read more about this and contact the People Team via [email protected] should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.
Please note that this is an on-site role based in our London office. You can learn more about our office locations here: www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations
Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/
Whilst Costello Medical offers a hybrid working policy, due to the demands of this position, the successful candidate will be required to work in the office a minimum of 4 days per week, making it a predominantly on-site role.
You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both. As written communication is a vital skill for this role, if your cover letter is suspected to have been generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI), your application is likely to be disqualified. Your CV should clearly state the dates of all qualifications and grades achieved where applicable.
Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [email protected] if you have any questions about the role or application process.
Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.
