Business Administrator Apprentice

Employer: Undisclosed employer

Location: Birmingham, GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-07-06T00:00:00Z

Sector: Administration & Office

Job Description

An exciting opportunity arises for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administrator Apprentice to join a growing recruitment business. This apprenticeship is ideal for those looking to begin a career in business administration while gaining valuable experience within the recruitment sector and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you provide essential administrative support across the business, gaining hands-on experience in administration, customer service, recruitment support, and client relationship management. Working alongside experienced professionals, you develop practical workplace skills in a fast-paced and supportive office environment.Key ResponsibilitiesAs part of your apprenticeship, you will:Provide administrative support to the recruitment team.Communicate professionally with clients and candidates by telephone, email, and in person.Maintain accurate candidate and client records using internal databases and systems.Assist with candidate registrations, compliance checks, and onboarding documentation.Arrange interviews and manage interview confirmations.Prepare, update, and distribute documents, reports, and correspondence.Maintain organised digital and paper filing systems.Develop skills to manage your portfolio of clients and candidates as your confidence and experience grow.Support marketing activities, social media content, and business development projects where appropriate.Contribute to team projects and continuous improvement initiatives.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and level of the apprenticeship.About YouWe seek someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoys working with people. You should have a professional attitude and be keen to develop new skills within a busy office environment.Desired Skills and Personal QualitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.Good problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative.Resilient and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.Good numeracy skills.Reliable, punctual, and professional.A commitment to delivering excellent customer service.Entry RequirementsEssential:GCSE (or equivalent) English at Grade 3 (D) or above.GCSE (or equivalent) Maths at Grade 3 (D) or above.TrainingYou will work towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.Your apprenticeship includes:One day per week of structured learning at the training provider's campus.Dedicated off-the-job training, equivalent to at least 20% of your working hours, including classroom learning, coursework, and workplace development.Ongoing support from your apprenticeship tutor and workplace mentor throughout your programme.Career ProgressionThis apprenticeship offers genuine long-term career opportunities for the successful candidate. Upon successful completion of the programme, there may be the opportunity to secure a permanent position and progress into roles such as:Recruitment AdministratorRecruitment ResourcerRecruitment ConsultantSenior Business AdministratorThe successful candidate will be supported throughout their apprenticeship with ongoing training and development, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding career within the recruitment industry.

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