Apprentice Recruitment Administrator

Summary

To provide administrative support and service to the director and recruitment consultants, ensuring correspondence to candidates and clients (as relevant) is accurate and presented professionally, in line with our corporate image and objectives. Also to ensure that internal sales support and data management systems are maintained rigorously.

Annual wage

£16,575 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm with a 1 hour lunch.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 19 August

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship.

In house systems and knowledge training.

Required to attend Access Training on a monthly basis, located on the Team Valley, Gateshead.

Where you’ll work

Salvus House

Aykley Heads

Durham

DH1 5TS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.

Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.

Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.

Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.

Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.

Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.

Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.

Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)
Maths (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

ICT (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Confident Telephone Manner
Resilient and outgoing

Other requirements

Please ensure that you can travel to the employer and also to Access Training on Team Valley for your monthly day release sessions.

About this company

Embedded in the construction industry for more than thirty years, Corepeople has become the market leader for provision of staff across three core sectors; Civil Engineering, Building and Housing. Our solid history and close connections with organisations in these arenas means we have a matured experience of industry activities and a well-developed, responsible approach to recruitment. In conjunction with our detailed understanding of technical elements of jobs in the construction industry, we are proven in our capabilities for matching people to the culture and ethos of the new employer, creating a seamless fit into new work environments. Corepeople consultants work hard to form long-term and trusting relationships by providing open, honest and regular communication.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity for long term permanent employment for the right candidate.

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