Business Administration Apprenticeship - Bristol

Paragon Skills - Bristol Office

40 Berkeley SquareBristol (BS8 1HP)

Closes on Thursday 16 April 2026

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

Join our growing team as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting applicants through their apprenticeship journey. You’ll help identify candidates, manage applications, and provide key admin support to our employer partners.

• Wage:

  £15,184 a year

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday (08:30 - 17:00), early finish Friday (16:00)

  36 hours a week

• Start date:

  Thursday 23 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

You'll be forward thinking with a desire to make a difference. With your infectious and transferable energy, you'll work closely with the hiring managers and ensure that the recruitment process is seamless, whilst manging the expectations of both clients and candidates. This is great opportunity to be part of growing training provider in a role with huge potential for growth and development. 

Day-Day Responsibilities:

• Learn how to understand client's apprenticeship needs and create detailed job descriptions tailored to their requirements
• Conduct targeted outreach campaigns to attract diverse candidates and promote apprenticeship opportunities with a client-focused approach
• Conduct initial screenings to evaluate candidates' skills, motivations, and alignment with client expectations
• Maintain open communication, providing regular updates to both parties and facilitating feedback sessions
• Maintain accurate records of candidate interactions, recruitment activities, and client requirements

Where you'll work

40 Berkeley SquareBristol
BS8 1HP

Training

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

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them. Upon completion of this 15-month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Care Skills
• Initative
• IT Skills
• Communication Skills

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Paragon Skills is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’, national apprenticeship provider inspiring over 7,000 learners annually and working with over 2000 businesses to deliver apprenticeships in a high-quality, consistent way. Our dedicated focus on the Care and Education sectors means we are deeply rooted within these sectors and have in-depth knowledge and understanding of what is required from a training perspective.

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility of being offered a full-time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020954.

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Closes on Thursday 16 April 2026

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