ADMIN/PAYROLL APPRENTICE NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL AEROSPACE RECRUITMENT!

Summary

We are an international recruitment company specialising in aviation and aerospace working with airlines, production companies and manufacturers around the world. Following a recent increase in business we are seeking an apprentice to support our administration and payroll functions and in time developing into a key member of our team.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Salary will increase following successful completion of Apprenticeship.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Working Monday to Friday 0830 to 1700

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

General business administration
Payroll and accounting support
Use of CRM system to record client and candidate and client information
Creating contracts, offers and other documentation
Composing adverts and social media content
Research and gathering information for future projects

Where you’ll work

Excel Technical Consulting 5 Grange Park
Bourn
Cambridge
CB23 2TA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CAMBRIDGE REGIONAL COLLEGE

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

Full training will be given during work time, both for the Business Apprenticeship but also in accounting, finance and recruitment

Requirements

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills

Other requirements

Due to our location it is essential that you hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle

About this company

International recruitment provider specialising in aerospace and aviation. More than £20m annual sales focused mainly in the EU, Middle East for commercial, cargo and military operations, production and maintenance.

http://www.etc.aero (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days holiday per year Regular external staff events Opportunities for travel Great working environment!

After this apprenticeship

Previous apprentices have been encouraged and supported to become recruitment specialists or to move into our Financial department, we prioritise the development and retention of our team members

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EXCEL TECHNICAL CONSULTING

Alex Hannam

alex@etc.aero

07917726007

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318009.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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