Ref: BA20 Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship at Fresh Perspective Resourcing Ltd

Summary

Business Administrator – Level 3 This includes: • Main Learning Objectives – Support a business administrator’s role in the workplace, principles of business administration, managing performance, communication in a business environment, project management, ICT for business. • Functional Skills (if required)

Wage

£14,918.80 to £24,126.96, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Maintaining contact with potential candidates and applicants throughout the recruitment process
Managing the whole recruitment process up to and including the offer
Provide feedback to applicants on the progress of their applications
Employ headhunting techniques to identify and attract candidates where necessary
Any other reasonable duty or request

Where you'll work

110A & 112 - 114 MARKET STREET
CHORLEY
PR7 2SL

Training

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

College or training organisation

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace. You will be assessed through written work and observation throughout your training. You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training, workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)
GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Fresh are a recruitment company with a twist, charging for time rather than percentage placement fees, bolting onto business, acting like an extension to their team, dealing with everything from start to finish in the recruitment process. We are located on the high street in Chorley town centre with a team of 11.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to level 3, full time perm position with us
Opportunity to progress within the business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Vicky Taylor

vicky@fp-resourcing.co.uk

01257 228040

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329646.

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Closes in 14 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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