Business Administrator Apprentice
JRS ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Ripley Derbyshire (DE5 3WT)
Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
Posted on 25 July 2025
Contents
Summary
Join our fast-paced and growing recruitment company as an Apprentice Administrative Resourcer. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in recruitment, supporting our consultants with candidate sourcing, database management, and general admin duties.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
10am- 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
We're now looking for an Apprentice Administrative Resourcer to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in recruitment, business administration, or talent sourcing - with long-term progression available for the right person.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting our recruitment team with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Formatting CVs and updating candidate profiles
- Searching CV databases to identify suitable candidates for live vacancies
- Assisting in managing candidate applications and interview scheduling
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records and documentation
- Answering calls and emails in a professional, confident manner
- Supporting marketing activity on Linkedin and job boards (optional training provided)
What We're Looking For:
- A strong interest in business, recruitment, or engineering
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
- Confident using computers and keen to learn new systems
- A proactive attitude, willingness to leam, and professional manner
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above preferred)
What We Offer:
- Full apprenticeship training programme with ongoing mentorship
- Modern office environment with supportive and friendly team culture
- Real progression opportunities within the recruitment industry
- Exposure to high-end engineering clients and technical vacancies
- Opportunity to develop commercial, administrative, and sourcing skills
Where you'll work
Suite 2 D 4 D Building 1
Butterley Corner Butterley H Ill
Ripley Derbyshire
DE5 3WT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
- In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Administration qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
- Our training is all completed remotely via Teams with a development coach, who will be available for support
- You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours
More training information
- DBC Training are a multi-award-winning employment and skills training provider
- We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
- https://dbc-training.co.uk/
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Proactive
About this employer
JRS Associates Ltd is a premium recruitment partner specialising in precision engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defence, and MOD-led industries. As a family-run business with a reputation for quality, we take pride in delivering a tailored, consultative approach to recruitment that consistently exceeds expectations. Founded on the principles of trust, transparency, and long-term relationships, we work closely with our clients to understand not just the technical needs of each vacancy, but also the cultural fit and strategic goals of their organisation. Our growing team combines deep industry knowledge with modern recruitment tools to source, engage, and deliver high-calibre talent across the UK and beyond. At JRS Associates, we don't just fill jobs. We build engineering teams that power innovation and success.
https://jrsassocs.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Uncapped commission- 10%. Quarterly Team Awards
After this apprenticeship
- Progression to recruitment consultant
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Heather Duffield
heather@dbc-training.co.uk
07375919487
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333857.
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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
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