Business Administration Apprenticeship - Recruitment

MAGNUS SEARCH LTD

Bristol (BS32 4TD)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 August 2025

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Summary

Working within a vibrant office, the successful apprentice can expect an excellent working environment, 1st class management support and a clear career path. Experience within a similar role would be preferred, however, with the correct blend of ambition and passion, you will receive all the training needed to be successful!

• Wage:

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

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  This salary for this role is between £12,500-£16,000, dependent on experience.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 8 September 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 4 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

The job role is varied but the main duties will include;

• Identify candidates using job boards, social media
• Helping all consultants with day to day general administration

Sales activities:

• Developing new business by expanding the client base of both employers (clients) and candidates within our targeted industry
• Assist with client visits

Other Duties:

• Assist in covering desks as allocated by Branch Manager
• Liaise with colleagues and other company departments as required
• Provide support to Recruitment Consultants
• Attend meetings and training as required
• To learn the industry sectors, we work in
• Set up workstations
• Any other duties as required

Desired skills

• Telephone sales experience
• Used to working to targets
• Confident in cold calling
• Comfortable speaking to decision makers
• Good administration / Data entry skills
• An ability to learn and a hunger for knowledge

Where you'll work

Aztec Centre
Aztec West
Bristol
BS32 4TD

Training

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

Training provider

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) 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

• Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
• Functional Skills as required
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

About this employer

Magnus Search are a national recruitment agency who supply candidates various industries.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship can potentially lead to a full-time position upon completion of the apprenticeship or a getaway into other roles and training opportunities. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335158.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 22 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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