Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

This is a unique opportunity to learn and grow in the dynamic field of recruitment. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll be entrusted with responsibilities such as candidate sourcing, conducting initial screenings, and assisting in compliance/right to work checks. Join our friendly and positive team!

Annual wage

£14,040 a year

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Wage will be reviewed during your apprenticeship programme.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Mon - Fri 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (1 hour lunch break).

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties will include:

Source candidates through various channels
Conduct initial candidate screenings
Assist in matching candidates to positions
Manage candidate database and records
Coordinate interview schedules
Support administrative tasks
Ensure compliance with policies and laws
Foster candidate engagement and communication
Contribute to team collaboration and learning
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

Where you’ll work

383 Hendon Way,

NW4 3LP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Customer care skills
Flexible
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

Have you considered pay / location / hours?

About this company

Berry Recruitment is part of the Berry Recruitment Group, a highly respected organisation based in St. Albans, Hertfordshire. The Group was formed by a team of industry experts including Tony Berry (the former Chairman of Blue Arrow and Manpower) and Ian Langley (Group Chair and founder of the global STEM workforce solutions group, Airswift). At Berry Recruitment we remain optimistic about the future and we are determined to further strengthen our business through our innovative approach to recruitment. We plan to expand but our values will remain the same: we will continue to match individual people with totally suitable positions to the benefit of all our customers.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress to Business Development Manager or Recruitment Consultant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000285261.

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Closes in 14 days (Wednesday 20 November)

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