Apprentice Recruitment Administrator

Summary

We're growing fast. And that means it's time to shake things up. So we are opening the doors to people who want to prove themselves in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. You’ll be learning the ropes and supporting with the administration around the recruitment to eventually progress into a full time recruitment consultant.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 1 hour lunch.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

Duration

1 year 2 months

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

Things are changing at Think.

We're growing fast. Like, really fast. And that means it's time to shake things up.

Instead of just following the same worn-out recruitment route, we’re doing what we do best - thinking differently. That means opening the doors to people who want to prove themselves in high-pressure, fast-paced environments... even if they’ve never seen the inside of a recruitment office.

Maybe you’ve been closing deals on the sales floor. Keeping cool behind a bar during the Friday night rush. Smashing PT goals or spinning ten client plates at once. Flown through your exams and finished school looking to start your career. You already know how to graft. Now it’s time to get rewarded for it.

Duties include but not limited to:

Assisting the recruitment team with general administrative duties.
Assisting the account management team with customer service in particular online sales, smart technology and access control.
Handling incoming and outgoing calls in a friendly and professional manner.
Introduction to marketing and targeting the right people.
HR support.
Assisting finance team with general administrative duties.
You’ll be matching candidates with roles they’re genuinely excited about.
You’ll build relationships with clients and become their go-to for talent.
You’ll juggle priorities, hit goals, and celebrate wins.

This list is not exhaustive, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the manager which are relevant to your role within the company to meet the overall business needs.

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
TRINITY PLACE
MIDLAND DRIVE
SUTTON COLDFIELD
B72 1TX

Training

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

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if not already achieved

You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment.
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time (minimum 6 hours weekly) will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills.

You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times.

Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions. All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math’s and English GCSE’s (grade C/4 or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Hungry to learn
Calm under pressure
Quick to connect

Other requirements

Ensure you can travel on a daily basis.

About this company

For 18 years, Think Recruitment has stood out from the crowd in construction recruitment. We know the industry like the back of our hand and thrive on fixing up hard-grafters with perfect-fit opportunities. We’re challenging the bad reputation of recruitment by making people our priority. No more time-wasting amateurs. Just trusted pros putting you first.

https://thinkrecruitment.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

1. Full training, development & mentorship from day one 2. Clear career progression and the chance to rise fast 3. A real earning opportunity 4. The freedom to work your way 5. A team that backs you, challenges you, and wants you to win

After this apprenticeship

Clear career progression and the chance to rise fast into the recruitment business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

Mandy.Hodson@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322036.

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Closes in 17 days (Saturday 28 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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