Business Administrator Apprentice Level 3

QUICKLINE RECRUITMENT LTD

Manchester (M1 3BN)

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 October 2025

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Summary

Do you thrive in a lively team where every day’s different? Join our vibrant recruitment company in Piccadilly, Manchester, as a Business Administration Apprentice! Gain hands-on experience, work with other apprentices, and earn your Level 3 qualification while building a strong, rewarding career in business administration and beyond.

• Wage:

  £14,133.60 to £22,857.12, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  £14,976

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm

  36 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 24 November 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

• Support candidate compliance and onboarding processes
• Assist with timesheet collection and payroll preparation
• Provide general administrative support including data entry, filing, and document management
• Handle incoming calls and emails in a professional manner
• Maintain accurate records and update internal systems
• Support colleagues across departments with ad hoc administrative tasks

 

 

Where you'll work

3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN

Training

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

Training provider

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

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

• You will have your lessons via Teams with a tutor from Apprenticeship Connect, and you will learn with other apprentices
• You will get 6 hours a week to complete your assignments 

More training information

Apprenticeship eligibility requirements: 

• To not already hold an administration qualification at level 3 or above
• To meet course suitability and initial assessment requirements in English and maths
• To have the right to work in the UK and meet apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

About this employer

We are a is a forward thinking recruitment company based in the heart of Manchester. We connect talented people with exciting opportunities across multiple industries - and they do it with drive, professionalism, and a genuine passion for people. The office is buzzing with energy, collaboration, and ambition, making it the perfect environment for someone looking to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Company benefits

•Supportive, social, and energetic team culture, with Exciting incentives and team rewards •Great progression opportunities with the chance of a full time role after completion •Early finishes from time to time •Fully funded qualification

After this apprenticeship

• You could be offered a full time position after you apprenticeship 
• You could move on to PA roles or HR roles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE RECALVI ENTERPRISE LTD

Jemima Woolnough

jemima.woolnough@apprenticeshipconnect.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000347932.

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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 23 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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