Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

We are currently recruiting for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Admin Apprentice to join our Industrial division. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kick start their career in business administration while gaining valuable hands-on experience within the recruitment industry.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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£7.93 per hour

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks
Manage and organise files and documents throughout CRM
Handle incoming calls and emails
Support the team with scheduling and on-boarding of temporary staff
Maintain office supplies and equipment
Perform data entry and update records
Provide excellent customer service to clients and candidates

Where you'll work

32 Lilliput Road C/O Walkerpack
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN4 7DT

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental

About this company

ACS Staffing Solutions is a dynamic and forward-thinking recruitment agency, providing UK- wide workforce solutions within the Temporary and Permanent marketplace. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive work environment, where every team member is valued and encouraged to grow. Our Accountability, Consultative approach, Transparency, Integrity, Knowledge and Dedication, form the foundation of our core values

http://www.acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACS RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Simone Stanbra

simones@acsstaffingsolutions.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000322850.

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Closes on Monday 14 July 2025

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