Apprentice Office Administrator
Infocus Resources
London (E4 7ES)
Closes in 6 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 July 2026
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Summary
Infocus Resources is a growing construction recruitment business providing skilled workforce solutions across the civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, and construction sectors. The role will include providing day-to-day administrative support in a professional environment with excellent opportunities for career development.
- 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, 8.00am to 5.00pm, with one hour for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
- Assisting with Sentinel administration and related workforce records where applicable
- Assist with timesheet
- Assist with uploading data onto our database (Data input)
- Providing day-to-day administrative support across HR, Business Support, Commercial, and Recruitment divisions
- Maintaining accurate records, databases, and internal trackers
- Assisting with the preparation, filing, and organisation of business documentation
- Supporting onboarding administration and ensuring all required paperwork is completed and stored correctly
- Assisting with the monitoring and updating of training, certification, medical, and workforce records
- Supporting internal compliance checks and helping ensure documentation is accurate and up to date
Where you'll work
1 the Green
Chingford
London
E4 7ES
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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
This apprenticeship is delivered as a weekly day release at our campus in Stratford, E15.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 / C or above)
- Maths (grade 4 / C or 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
Please check the commute to the employer as this is an office based role.
About this employer
Infocus Resources is a dynamic and growing construction organisation specialising in skilled manpower solutions across the civil engineering, rail, infrastructure, and general construction sectors. We partner with leading UK contractors to deliver high-quality personnel and support long-term project success.
With a strong reputation in the civils and rail markets, we are committed to building lasting client relationships, supporting workforce development, and driving sustainable business growth. We offer a professional, supportive working environment with clear opportunities for career progression.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is an opportunity to secure a permanent role after successfully completing the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044590.
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Closes in 6 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)