Talent & Growth Associate Apprentice
EQ Group · Manchester
HealthcareAdvanced Level 3On-siteProgressionBonus structure
Who We Are
EQ Group builds and backs specialist recruitment and talent businesses across modern healthcare, health tech and high-growth sectors.
Founded by entrepreneurs who have built, scaled and exited successful recruitment companies, we’re creating the next generation of recruitment businesses powered by AI, technology and exceptional people.
Our brands operate across the UK and US, supporting some of the fastest-growing healthcare organisations in the world.
Now we’re looking for the next generation of talent to join us.
What Is EQ Academy?
EQ Academy is a six-month accelerated development programme designed for ambitious individuals aged 18-21 who want to build a career in business, sales, recruitment and technology.
This isn’t about making coffee or sitting in training rooms.
From day one you’ll be working on live projects, supporting consultants, engaging with healthcare professionals, using AI tools and learning how modern businesses create opportunities and grow.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into a Recruitment Consultant position.
What You’ll Be Doing
Market Intelligence & Research
• Mapping healthcare and technology markets.
• Researching organisations, talent pools and trends.
• Building market reports and intelligence projects.
• Supporting strategic growth initiatives.
AI & Technology
• Working with our Hey Holi platform.
• Using AI tools to improve productivity and outcomes.
• Supporting automation projects.
• Learning how technology is transforming recruitment.
CRM & Operations
• Managing candidate and client data.
• Building talent pipelines.
• Maintaining CRM systems.
• Supporting consultant workflows.
Candidate Engagement
• Connecting with professionals through LinkedIn.
• Supporting outreach campaigns.
• Building relationships with candidates.
• Booking introductory conversations.
Business Development Support
• Researching prospective clients.
• Creating market maps and target lists.
• Supporting outreach activity.
• Helping consultants generate new opportunities.
Personal Brand Development
• Learning modern LinkedIn strategies.
• Creating professional content.
• Building confidence and communication skills.
• Developing commercial awareness.
Skills required
- Technical skills, good communication.
Training you'll get
Your Career Path
Months 1-2
Talent & Growth Associate
Months 3-4
Managing projects and outreach independently
Months 5-6
Operating with increasing ownership and responsibility
Month 6+
Promotion to Recruitment Consultant
Future Opportunities
• Senior Consultant.
• Team Leader.
• Business Manager.
• Brand Director.
• Future Founder opportunities within the EQ Group ecosystem.
Why EQ Group?
• Work directly with experienced founders and business leaders.
• Learn cutting-edge AI and technology tools.
• Join a fast-growing business with UK and US operations.
• Clear progression pathway.
• Ongoing coaching and development.
• Modern working environment.
• Opportunity to build a genuine career.
The Bottom Line
Most people spend years figuring out what they want to do.
EQ Academy is designed to give ambitious young people a head start.
If you’re hungry to learn, willing to work hard and excited about building something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
I’d also market this with the headline:
“Earn While You Learn. Become a Consultant in 6 Months.”
That’s the line that will resonate with ambitious 18-21 year olds far more than anything mentioning recruitment.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Future prospects
To progress into a 360 Recruiter.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Duration
18 years (Ongoing)
Roles available
6
Posted
23 Jul 2026
Interviews
16 Jul 2026
Starts
Sep 2026
Apply by
29 Aug 2026
Training provider
BPP
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
M4 6LZ
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