Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Business Administrator in the construction sector. You'll gain hands-on experience writing job adverts, speaking with candidates, handling compliance, managing databases, and supporting recruitment from our busy office. Start your career with us and build valuable, long-lasting skills!

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Potential for commission after 3 months.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. With flexibility to start earlier and finish earlier.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 July 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Answering incoming calls and enquiries from candidate
Writing job adverts on various job boards (Indeed / CV Library)
Vetting job board applications
Inputting candidates onto the database (CRM)
Taking references
Chasing compliance (eligibility to work in the UK and certificates relevant to the job titles we are recruiting for)
Associated administration as required
Associated in and outbound calls as required

Where you'll work

16 Mary Seacole Road
Plymouth
PL1 3JY

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACHIEVEMENT 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

You will receive specific on-the-job training from the employer in your workplace at Sphere Solutions.

Off-the-job training will be delivered using weekly classroom sessions delivered at Achievement Training city centres location, or you will be work-based and will be given time in the working week to study towards the theory element of the programme. You will be working towards:

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths (A*-C or 9-4 GSCE) will need to achieve this level before the end of their apprenticeship

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4)

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
Attention to detail
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Sphere Solutions Ltd is a leading construction recruitment agency specialising in providing premier staffing solutions to the construction sector. With a strong presence in Wales, Cardiff, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Plymouth, Truro, and Southampton, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with the best construction job opportunities in these areas. Our team of experienced recruiters brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the construction industry. We understand the unique requirements and dynamics of the construction sector, making us the go-to recruitment partner for both clients and candidates.

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

After this apprenticeship

Business administration offers a broad range of skills that can be applied to many different sectors and so you would be able to transfer into a wide variety of roles such as accounting, payroll and HR
With further training you could also specialise in an area like legal, financial or medical administration, or progress with training to become a supervisor or office manager
Alternatively, you could train to become a personal assistant, working directly under an individual or manager and earning up to £50,000 a year
A route into becoming a Recruitment Consultant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED

Macie or David

Admissions@achievementtraining.com

01752 202266

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324044.

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