Trainee and Solicitor Apprentice programmes

• Supporting the operational delivery of trainee and solicitor apprentice programmes across London and Bristol.
• Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for trainees and apprentices, responding to routine queries and identifying matters requiring further support or escalation.
• Supporting the operational delivery of the seat rotation process, including gathering trainee preferences and resourcing information, coordinating stakeholders, maintaining records and supporting communications.
• Supporting international secondment processes, including communications, information sessions and practical arrangements.
• Supporting trainee and apprentice progress review processes, forums and other regular programme touchpoints.
• Coordinating and contributing to trainee and apprentice induction, supervisor briefings and other training or information sessions.
• Supporting the NQ and qualification process, including trainee communications, interviews, documentation and coordination with relevant stakeholders.

Pre-joining and onboarding

• Supporting the delivery of pre-joining activity for future trainees and apprentices, including events, communications and ongoing engagement.
• Responding to future-joiner queries and supporting SQE and apprenticeship-related activity where required.
• Coordinating onboarding and screening processes and working with relevant internal teams to ensure joiners are ready to start.
• Supporting the annual trainee and solicitor apprentice induction programmes.

Systems, processes and administration

• Using Early Talent recruitment and HR systems effectively to manage candidates and programme activity.
• Maintaining accurate records, trackers and reporting across Early Talent programmes.
• Working closely with the Early Talent Assistant and providing guidance on relevant processes and activities.
• Identifying opportunities to improve or streamline processes and make effective use of technology.

DEIB, marketing and wider projects

• Working with the Early Talent Manager, Responsible Business and other colleagues to support the firm's diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging priorities within Early Talent.
• Supporting programmes and partnerships including 10,000 Black Interns and other Early Talent initiatives.
• Supporting Early Talent marketing and communications, including candidate-facing content and digital channels.
• Keeping up to date with developments and market trends within Early Talent and graduate recruitment.
• Contributing to wider People and Early Talent projects and continuous improvement activity.

The role is based in Bristol and supports activity across both Bristol and London. Regular travel to London will be required, particularly for assessment centres, events, Summer Scheme activity and key trainee/apprentice meetings. There may also occasionally be a requirement to work outside normal office hours during particularly busy periods.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Previous experience within Early Talent, graduate recruitment or a closely related recruitment/HR role. Experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• A good understanding of recruitment processes and the candidate lifecycle, with the ability to quickly develop knowledge of Early Talent programmes and processes.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to developing their knowledge and expertise.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with experience of managing multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Able to take ownership of operational processes and deliver work independently, while recognising when matters require escalation.
• Uses judgement and experience to resolve queries, identify risks and find practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with candidates, trainees, apprentices and stakeholders at different levels of seniority.
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and offices.
• Comfortable presenting, attending recruitment events and representing RPC to candidates and external audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and high-quality outputs.
• Confident using technology and recruitment/HR systems, with good Microsoft Office skills and an interest in identifying ways technology can improve efficiency.
• Able to remain calm and adaptable when priorities shift or during high-volume periods.
• Demonstrates initiative and a proactive approach to improving processes and the candidate, trainee and apprentice experience.
• Able to provide guidance and support to more junior colleagues and delegate work appropriately.
• Committed to contributing to a supportive, inclusive and collaborative team and firm culture.
• High levels of confidentiality, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information.
• Willing to travel regularly between Bristol and London as required by the role.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging

We are problem solvers. Whether in front of clients or behind the scenes. To solve problems creatively for clients, we need diverse collaborative thinking; drawing on different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives. That means that everyone who either applies to, or works for, the firm is treated equitably. We believe in removing barriers to equal access not least because our people define us and define what we do. If you need support and adjustments to do your best work, whether that's during the recruitment process or throughout your time at RPC, we're here to help.

Flexible working that supports your commitments outside of work is an important part of our culture and, where possible, we will support this across all roles. Please get in touch with our recruitment team if you have any questions about our hybrid working approach or flexible working policy.