Business Administration Apprentice

UKSE GROUP LTD

HAMPSHIRE (GU34 2RQ)

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 April 2026

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Summary

An apprenticeship at UKSE Group supporting sales, admin, and recruitment. Duties include maintaining records, processing documents, updating systems, and assisting with candidate sourcing and interviews. Develop strong organisational, communication, and IT skills while gaining experience in a busy commercial environment.

Wage

£18,500 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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

  • Provide general administrative support to the team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
  • Maintain and update internal systems and databases with accurate information
  • Prepare and process documentation in line with company procedures
  • Support reporting activities and ensure records are compliant and up to date
  • Assist consultants with candidate resourcing, including searching for candidates and reviewing CVs
  • Format CVs and candidate profiles to a high standard
  • Coordinate interviews and communicate with candidates as required
  • Answer incoming calls professionally and direct enquiries appropriately
  • Make outbound calls to candidates and clients to support resourcing and administrative activities
  • Support general office tasks such as filing, inbox management, and handling enquiries 

Where you'll work

6-7
DELTA PARK WILSOM ROAD
ALTON
HAMPSHIRE
GU34 2RQ

Training

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

Training provider

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

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

The training for this apprenticeship will be at work and will take place 1 day a week.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Confident telephone manner
  • Willingness to learn

About this employer

UKSE Group is a niche engineering recruitment consultancy based in Alton, Hampshire, specialising in labour supply and recruitment solutions across the Water, Process, Power, and Automation sectors. Established in 2016, the business has quickly built a reputation for delivering a professional, reliable, and high-quality service to both clients and candidates.

We focus on the provision of skilled, site-based engineering and project support personnel, working closely with our clients’ project resource teams to deliver tailored workforce solutions. Our approach is collaborative and responsive, ensuring we meet the evolving demands of complex projects and fast-paced environments.

UKSE Group prides itself on building strong, long-term relationships, underpinned by trust, integrity, and a deep understanding of the industries we support. We are committed to maintaining high standards in everything we do, from candidate selection through to client delivery.

This is an exciting time to join UKSE Group as we continue to grow and strengthen our presence within our specialist sectors. As a developing business, we offer a dynamic and supportive working environment where individuals have the opportunity to contribute, learn, and progress their careers.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in business administration within a professional recruitment environment. Upon successful completion, there may be the opportunity for a full-time, permanent position within UKSE Group.

The role provides exposure to both administrative and resourcing functions, with potential career progression into roles such as Recruitment Consultant, Resourcer, or Senior Administrator. Ongoing training and development will be supported, allowing the successful candidate to continue building their skills and progress within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

Lia Goad

emilia.goad@hsdc.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027950.

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Closes in 21 days (Thursday 14 May 2026 at 11:59pm)