Business Administration Apprenticeship - Shackleton Recruitment

SHACKLETON RECRUITMENT GROUP LTD

LEICESTER (LE2 2GN)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 September 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting role for a bubbly and confident learner to join a stylish recruitment firm. Here you will learn the ins and the out of recruitment and be trained as a CV resourcer. If you are looking to gain experience within a business that is fun but professional then this is the place to be.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 per hour

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 9:00am till 5:00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 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

  • Answering incoming calls
  • Using our CRM system updating candidates details
  • Sit with the resource team and help with candidates 
  • Attend meetings and taking down notes
  • Responding to emails from website enquiries 
  • Updating social medica platforms
  • Uploading job adverts
  • Closing job adverts 

Where you'll work

11 PENNY LANE
OADBY
LEICESTER
LE2 2GN

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY 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

  • Qualification: Business Administrator – Level 3 (equivalent to A Level)
  • Duration of course: 18 months
  • Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)
  • All learning delivered online/remotely alongside role

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Shackleton Recruitment Group is a UK-based specialist recruitment agency, delivering expert staffing solutions across the engineering, industrial, driving, construction, and public sector industries. With years of hands-on experience and deep sector knowledge, we connect talented individuals with organisations that value skill, reliability, and long-term success. Whether you're looking for temporary workers to meet immediate demand or permanent hires to drive your business forward, we offer flexible, tailored recruitment solutions. From traditional contingency hiring and retained search to full Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), we adapt our services to meet your goals delivering the right people at the right time. Our Mission At Shackleton Recruitment Group, our mission is to connect exceptional people with organisations that are building the future. Founded by a British Army veteran, our values are shaped by discipline, accountability, and service. We bring a purpose-driven approach to recruitmen one that prioritises precision, dedication, and integrity. Our aim is to support businesses in their growth while helping individuals achieve meaningful, long-term careers.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Horiya

horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341578.

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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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