Apprentice Group Administrator
Dewey Group
Nottingham (NG4 2DW)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 June 2026
Contents
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and organised Apprentice Group Administrator to join our team.
The apprentice will gain experience across payroll, recruitment administration, and general office support, while developing essential workplace skills.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30,
1 hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- 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
General office administration will include the following:
- Provide administrative support to various departments
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and correspondence professionally
- Maintain filing systems and accurate records
- Assist with general office duties and ad hoc tasks
Recruitment Administration:
- Keeping up with compliance and Right to Work checks for temporary workers
- Maintaining up-to-date competencies for temporary workers and updating on to our CRM accordingly
- Book medical appointments for candidates and employees as required
- Track and monitor medical clearances and records
- Order and coordinate PPE distribution to staff and temporary workers
Payroll Duties:
- Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll
- Maintain and update employee records and timesheets
- Support with payroll queries and data accuracy checks
- Help ensure compliance with payroll processes and deadlines
What we're looking for:
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Time-keeping
- Willing to learn
- Using initiative
- Organised
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Organised
- Professional phone manner
- Positive attitude
Where you'll work
Mile End Road
Colwick
Nottingham
NG4 2DW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
On the job training
More training information
SR Apprenticeships is a leading national training provider delivering Apprenticeship programmes throughout the UK
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4/Pass)
- Maths (grade C/4/Pass)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Dewey Group is a global provider of recruitment and training services to the ground engineering, construction and allied industries.
https://deweygroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Friday breakfast
- Birthday day off
- Work remotely
- Company incentives
- Company bonus scheme
- Career progression
- Events / social activities
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- A full-time position is available once apprenticeship is completed
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037121.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)