Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship - (Recruitment Sector)

BERRY RECRUITMENT LIMITED

1 Warrington Rd (WA36ZH)

Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

Posted on 20 March 2026


Summary

This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow in the dynamic field of recruitment. As a Business Admin Apprentice, you'll be entrusted with responsibilities supporting the recruitment team with candidate sourcing, conducting initial screenings, and assisting in matching suitable individuals to specific positions, plus administration based tasks.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Wage will be reviewed during your apprenticeship programme.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Mon - Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm, Fri - 8am - 5pm (1 hour lunch break).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Duties will include:

  • Proactively sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates using job boards, CV searches, and phone/Teams calls.
  • Writing and posting compelling job adverts to attract top talent on different job boards like Indeed, LinkedIn, TotalJobs etc.
  • Matching candidates to suitable roles, supporting both their career goals and client needs.
  • Arranging and coordinating interviews for shortlisted candidates, ensuring a smooth experience for both clients and candidates.
  • Keeping candidate and client records organised and up to date in the database.
  • Completing right-to-work checks and preparing contracts of employment.
  • Ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with company processes.
  • Generating new business opportunities through confident cold calling and lead development.
  • All training is provided by a very friendly and supportive team, who is looking for someone to stay with them long-term. 

Where you'll work

West 06 & West 07, 1st Floor, Rutherford House
1 Warrington Rd
WA36ZH

Training

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

Training provider

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE 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

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

Have you considered the suitability of the pay, location, and hours before applying?

About this employer

At Berry Recruitment Warrington we are committed to finding high quality jobs in Warrington and Cheshire to suit our candidates’ individual talents. We work with many of the UK’s leading organisations and would be delighted to discuss our current job vacancies. Our specialist areas of recruitment include industrial and catering jobs in Warrington, Cheshire.

https://www.berryrecruitment.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Long-term career development is available on successful completion of this apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020832.

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Closes in 8 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

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