Business Administration Apprentice

JAMES RAY RECRUITMENT (UK) LTD

Liverpool (L36 6AW)

Closes in 10 days (Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 January 2026


Summary

Working within a busy Liverpool Recruitment Agency, the apprentice will support all administrative functions of the business. 

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
This will be a full-time position working 37-hours per week working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 March 2026

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

This role will be varied and will include all aspects of administration:

  • Updating computer systems and records accurately
  • Scanning and saving information
  • Working to deadlines
  • Responding to telephone and email enquiries 
  • Photocopying and filing
  • Typing letters and information as required
  • Handling data in accordance with data protection guidelines
  • Attending meetings and taking notes
  • Assisting with any other administration duties as needed 

Where you'll work

Unit 1, Block A Paramount Business Park
Wilson Road
Liverpool
L36 6AW

Training

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

Training provider

RIVERSIDE 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

  • Business Administrator, Level 3
  • Fortnightly attendance at Riverside College, Widnes

More training information

We reserve the right to close this opportunity after 1-week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned. 

If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post, we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.   

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

4 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade Grades 9-4 (A-C))

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

James Ray Recruitment offers a bespoke recruitment service for Education, Legal and Financial sectors. 

 

After this apprenticeship

There may be opportunities to continue with the company in the future if opportunities arise following the successful completion of an apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011569.

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Closes in 10 days (Thursday 12 February 2026 at 11:59pm)