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Recruitment

Specialist recruiting for apprentices, undergraduates and graduates within science companies.

Our team is made up of experts in building targeted recruitment campaigns and processes

We specialise in recruiting for apprentices in science and technology companies. Whatever your requirements are, we will create a bespoke recruitment campaign whilst protecting your employer brand.

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4-step Application Process

1. Apply Online

Over 99% of applicants rated our application process easy to use.

2. Profile Matching

Our recruitment team ensure the perfect match between applicant and employer.

3. Anytime Video Interview

Shortlisted applicants complete a one-way video interview which can be taken at any location, at any time on desktop or mobile.

4. Face to face interviews

We arrange a final face to face interview between the applicant and employer.

Our Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to source the best candidate for each individual opportunity. We provide a quality service and central to this is taking time to understand your needs. It is important to us that we build a high level of synergy between you and the candidate; this allows us to deliver the best candidate within the appropriate timescales.
How we reach potential applicants:
All major social media channels
Our own talent pools
Our website which is also optimised for google jobs listings
Links with local, schools colleges and universities
Leading recruitment platforms (indeed, total jobs)
Local LEPs

WHat our clients say

Always excellent service provided by Cogent Skills. The knowledge within the team is second to none.

Rachel Gregory

OUR APPRENTICeSHIP services

A recruitment service to attract the best candidates for apprenticeship roles 
Flexible, on-site apprenticeship training developed for Science & Technology 
Overcome headcount restrictions and outsource employment responsibilities. 
End-Point Assessment (EPA) service for Science & Technical apprenticeships.

Latest News

What employers need to know about changes to the ESFA funding rules 2023/24
18 July 2023

Updated Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) Apprenticeship funding rules for the 2023/24 academic year.

Apprenticeship: What is it and Why Do One?
6 June 2023

What is an Apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a structured training program that combines on-the-job learning with classroom instruction. It is a valuable pathway for individuals …

Flexi-Job Apprenticeships: A beginner’s guide
27 April 2023

In 2021, the government introduced Flexi-Job Apprenticeships – these are designed to ensure those sectors and occupations where short-term contracts or other non-standard employment models are the norm can access the benefits of apprenticeships.

They are available to employers and apprentices in two ways: with or without a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA).

Skills support for your workforce

If you want to transform the skills in your workforce, invest in your employees’ personal development or drive up standards across our industry, get in touch today to find out how we can help.

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Cogent Skills is sector based, working with companies from across the Science and Technology Industries embracing Life Sciences, Industrial Sciences and Nuclear.
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