Business Administration Apprentice - Recruitment Indusrty

Brief Description

Join a fast-growing recruitment agency based in London with nationwide reach. Assist with candidate onboarding, admin tasks, and daily operations while gaining hands-on experience and working towards a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship. Learn, grow, and thrive in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English 4 or above (or equivalent)

Personal Qualities

Positive and enthusiastic attitude
Confident and professional manner
Eager to learn and develop new skills
Honest, reliable, and trustworthy
Friendly, approachable, and supportive
Motivated to succeed and contribute to team goals
Adaptable and open to feedback
Excellent work ethic and strong sense of responsibility
Curious and proactive in problem-solving
Able to work independently and use initiative

Skills Required

Must have at least 12 months previous work experience
Strong communication skills – Confident spoken and written English with a professional telephone manner.
Organised and detail-oriented – Able to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
IT proficient – Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and internal systems like CRM/ATS.
Resilient and self-motivated – Able to handle pressure, setbacks, and remain positive and proactive.
Team player with a can-do attitude – Willing to support others, take initiative, and go the extra mile.

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent role such as a Compliance Officer or Payroll Administrator. The role offers long-term development in administration, compliance, and data management, with potential to gain further qualifications and take on increased responsibilities.

Vacancy Detail

Your role will be to ensure the smooth operation of payroll and ensure that all contractors are compliant in line with company, clients, and legal requirements. You will ensure all systems and data is up to date and that you provide friendly and accessible and customer service to the highest standards and that promotes company values.

Duties will include:

Contractor Timesheets & Payroll
• Submit and verify timesheets meet deadlines and accuracy standards
• Chase missing or unapproved timesheets
• Resolve timesheet and payroll queries
• Clear payroll with Line Manager, flagging any issues

Compliance & Documentation
• Verify right to work and collect references per client requirements
• Process DBS checks and ensure all compliance documents are complete and signed
• Maintain accurate contractor files, regularly chasing missing information
• Keep CRM and databases up to date in line with GDPR

Communication & Admin Support
• Handle general phone, email, and payroll enquiries
• Log and escalate correspondence, compliments, and complaints appropriately
• Provide ad-hoc support to meet team targets
• Keep Line Manager informed of compliance progress

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