Business Administration Apprentice - Healthcare Recruitment

ATHONA LIMITED

Essex (CM14 4HG)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

Athona, Billericay are looking to hire a business administration apprenitce to deliver administrative support to the healthcare business. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced private company environment, earn a nationally recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

  • Handle incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries in a professional and timely manner

  • Maintain accurate filing systems (electronic and physical) in line with company policies and data protection standards

  • Prepare documents, reports and correspondence using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

  • Update and maintain databases, CRM systems, and internal spreadsheets.Fully complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, including all coursework, portfolio and end-point assessment

  • Ensure all work complies with GDPR, Data Protection, confidentiality requirements and company policies.
  • Handle sensitive business, candidate and client information with the highest level of discretion

  • Support internal audits and compliance processes where required

  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments to support business objectives

  • Deliver excellent internal and external customer service

  • Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role and level of responsibility

Where you'll work

1 King Edward Road
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4HG

Training

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

Training provider

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

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

Level 3 Recruiter Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Recruitment (Level 3)
  • 13-month in workplace training
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Functional Skills (if needed)

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Tenacity and Resilience
  • Target driven
  • Competitive

Other requirements

  • A positive and proactive approach to work good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • A willingness to learn new skills and take on feedback
  • An organised and reliable approach, with good attention to detail
  • An interest in developing a career in business, sales, or recruitment

About this employer

Athona was established in 2003. We initially focussed on recruiting doctors, but the quality of our work and consistent growth has led to us supporting AHPs, doctors and nurses, and all related specialisms on a locum, permanent and contract basis. As demand has grown, so has our reputation within the the NHS and private healthcare sectors. Today, we’re proudly on all major NHS frameworks and support many of the biggest private healthcare organisations. But despite this continued growth, we’ve remained a close-knit team of experts passionate about the work we do, and aware of the important role we play for our clients and candidates

https://www.athona.com/about-us/our-story/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • The possibility of a full-time position may be available once the apprenticeship has been completed however this is not guaranteed

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED

Katie

katie@rmtraining.co.uk

01702 782001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036229.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)