Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Start your career as a Business Administration Apprentice in a busy recruitment office. You'll gain real experience in compliance, payroll processing, right to work checks, and managing spreadsheets. A great opportunity for someone organised, detail-oriented, and looking for long-term growth.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm (1 hour lunch break).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

Responsibilities:

Interview and register candidates for temporary assignments
Carry out Right to Work (RTW) compliance checks
Write and publish job adverts on job boards and on our website
Upload blogs and marketing content to the company website
Search CV databases and social media platforms for candidates
Communicate with candidates via phone, email, and messages
Create candidate profiles for client submissions
Support email marketing and social media campaigns
Assist with weekly payroll and invoicing tasks
Answer and manage inbound calls professionally
Keep accurate records and update recruitment workflows in our systems
Take part in training covering telesales, account management, and presentations

Where you'll work

Regus House,
Herald Way,
DE74 2TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

Other requirements

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About this company

Your Recruiters is a dynamic, multi-sector recruitment agency committed to delivering real value through genuine connections. We believe that by embracing diversity and inclusion, we can offer innovative recruitment solutions for both candidates and clients. We also buck the industry trend by excelling at internal recruitment and retention, creating a strong team culture where everyone thrives. Our focus on developing and retaining top recruiters ensures our clients and candidates benefit from expertise, consistency, and long-term partnerships that drive exceptional results.

After this apprenticeship

After six months, we’ll agree on the most suitable development route for you. Options include:

360-Degree Recruitment: Build your own client desk, managing sales, recruitment, and client relationships
Sales & Marketing Recruitment: Focus on lead generation and client acquisition through strategic campaigns
Service Delivery Recruitment: Specialise in sourcing talent and managing existing client accounts
Finance & Admin Support: Develop into a back-office role within finance or operations

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