Recruiter Apprentice

East Sussex, England, United Kingdom

7/22/2025

Autolus is a biopharmaceutical company, advancing innovative therapies at both clinical and commercial stages of development, focused on next-generation, programmed T cell therapies for the treatment of cancer. Using a broad suite of proprietary and modular T cell programming technologies, the company is engineering precisely targeted, controlled, and highly active T cell therapies designed to better recognize cancer cells, break down their defence mechanisms, and eliminate these cells. Autolus has a pipeline of product candidates in development for the treatment of haematological malignancies, solid tumours, and autoimmune diseases Our team is passionate in the pursuit of excellence and in pushing the boundaries of cancer therapy and autoimmune diseases to deliver life-changing treatments to patients. Whilst working at Autolus you will enjoy a flexible, diverse, and dynamic working environment which actively promotes creativity, leadership and teamwork. In addition to this Autolus is proud to offer a competitive salary, performance related bonus as well as private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension. Autolus is developing complex, breakthrough therapies for a globally diverse market and equally recognises that diversity amongst our people is critical to our mission. As we draw on our differences, what weve experienced, and how we work, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Opportunities for growth within the business, with the potential to progress into a more senior role
  
  

You will gain hands-on experience in sourcing, screening, assessing, and coordinating candidates while studying towards a recruitment-focused apprenticeship qualification.

Youll be joining a close-knit and nurturing Talent Acquisition team that values collaboration, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Were committed to supporting your development throughout the programme, giving you the autonomy to contribute and the guidance to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in Talent Acquisition within a caring, collaborative, and development-focused team. We are passionate about nurturing early careers and will invest time and support to help you grow in confidence, capability, and long-term potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, and internal tools
• Support candidate screening, structured interviewing, and assessment logistics
• Administer and manage psychometric and situational assessments
• Help deliver critical on-site recruitment activities, including open days and assessment centres
• Coordinate interviews and manage communications through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
• Assist with recruitment reporting, diversity hiring initiatives, and employer branding efforts
• Gain exposure to global recruitment by supporting international searches when opportunities arise
• Develop and maintain strong talent pipelines in key areas to support batch manufacturing operations
• Support day to day TA administrative tasks
  
  

Demonstrated skills and competencies

E- Essential

P- Preferred

• A genuine interest in recruitment, sourcing, or talent acquisition (E)
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written (E)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail (E)
• A proactive, curious mindset and a desire to learn (E)
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) (E)
• Comfortable to be managing multiple tasks at any one time (E)
• Happy to work is a high pressure environment (E)
• Experience in customer-facing or administrative roles (P)
• Familiarity with platforms like LinkedIn or CV databases (P)
• Interest in life sciences, biotech, or healthcare industries (P)
  
  

Over an 18-month programme, apprentices develop the professional knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment. Learning is delivered through weekly online sessions and quarterly face-to-face visits, with one-to-one guidance from a dedicated tutor throughout.

Learners will build a portfolio of evidence during the course, including case studies, reports, budget plans and written reflections on their professional practice. Formative assessments follow each module to ensure continuous progress and a strong foundation ahead of the End-Point Assessment.

At least 20 per cent of the apprenticeship must be completed as off-the-job training. These hours must be logged and evidenced with expectations confirmed at enrolment.

Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm This role involves a combination of remote and office-based work. On some days, you will work from home, while on others youll be required to be in the office. Occasional travel to London may also be necessary.

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