Talent & Development Apprentice
Costello Medical Consulting Ltd · Cambridge
Costello Medical is a rapidly growingglobal healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access,and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range ofclients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medicaltechnology companies, patient and public health bodies, and charitableorganisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work Forlist (https://www.b.co.uk/companies/costello-medical) since 2017 and were proudto receive B Corporation (https://www.costellomedical.com/force-for-good/b-corp/)
accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us,our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/
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-onexperience across the full employee lifecycle, from attracting and hiring talentto supporting their onboarding, training and development.
In this role, you will play a key part inensuring both our recruitment and training processes run smoothly across ourglobal offices. You’ll support a wide range of activities, from coordinatinginterviews and communicating with candidates to organising induction programmesand maintaining our Learning Management System (LMS).
This is a varied, fast-paced and rewardingposition where you will work closely with experienced colleagues across bothteams, gaining exposure to recruitment, onboarding and internal developmentprogrammes, while contributing to an excellent experience for both candidatesand employees.
Over time, you will develop a strongfoundation in both Talent Acquisition and Learning & Development, givingyou 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) | Copyright © Costello Medical Consulting Ltd 1 TALENT& DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE
· 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
What We Offer
Alongside our award-winning company culture, where every team member is celebrated, respected, and has their voice heard, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
⬧ A starting salary of £22,500 per annum
⬧ 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme
⬧ Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
⬧ Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
⬧ Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
⬧ Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
⬧ Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
Hybrid Working Policy:
We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.
Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week. Learn more about our full reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical: https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/
Visa Sponsorship
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.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
About You
The successfulcandidate will be proactive and eager to take on new challenges with afriendly, 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:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects
- Excellent numerical skills
- A commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of HR data and an understanding of its sensitive nature
- A friendly and approachable demeanour alongside dedication to providing excellent customer service
- Some experience using the Microsoft Office suite is advantageous but not essential, as training would be provided
Qualifications required
Training you'll get
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.




























