Business Admin Apprentice - Early Careers Team
VINCI CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Watford (WD24 4WW)
Closes in 20 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
Posted on 27 January 2026
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Summary
As an Apprentice Administrator you will play a key supporting role in the coordination and supporting the early careers team. You will assist with a variety of administrative and logistical tasks, gaining practical knowledge and building the skills needed for a future career in Human Resources.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
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• 26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering.
• Possibility for a permanent contract based on performance & apprenticeship achievement.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Recruitment:
- Booking interviews and send calendar invites
- Follow up with managers on feedback
- Issue contract to the new starter
- Enter infomration of new starter in the HR system
Onboarding:
- Ensure new starter has first day details and any additional information
- Ensure offer has been returned
- Organise new starter additional equipment like IT
Support the development:
- Obtain end of academic year results from trainees
- Request feedback from training courses
- Support with hotel booking for apprentices who require them.
- Issue certificates of training courses and upload in the system
Events & other programmes:
- Support organising Early Careers events like apprentices days
- Support organising careers fairs and related materials needed
Where you'll work
Astral House
Imper
Watford
WD24 4WW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RHG CONSULT 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
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Location of training: online, workshops, on the job assessments
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- Excellent English skills, both written and verbal
- High level of MS Office and IT competence
- Level 2 in Maths and English
- Workplace experience desirable but not essential
About this employer
VINCI Construction is focused on buildings, structures and infrastructure that improve
the living environment, mobility and economic competitiveness of the regions it works in.
VINCI Construction in the UK is formed of three complementary components;
Major Projects, Specialty Networks and Proximity Network businesses.
Our buildings, civil works and infrastructure enhance life for local people. Acting as a positive force for all, we build structures to accompany the transitions of our era – environmental, energy and digital. Steeped in a culture of builders, our teams strive and innovate every day to assist our customers as well as the end-users.
https://uk.vinci-construction.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Networks: Early Careers, Woman in Construction, and LGTBQ+
- Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Discount portal
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Our Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.
- Mentor allocation and guidance
- Additional training be provided
- Involvement in HR projects
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RHG CONSULT LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010825.
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Closes in 20 days (Friday 20 February 2026)
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