Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice – Office Support Manager

Apprenticeship Description

Are you looking to build a career in administration within a dynamic and growing business? AJP Recruitment is offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented apprentice to join our team as an Office Support Manager (Apprentice).

Based in our central Newcastle office, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of a busy recruitment agency, while gaining real-world business experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Your Role as a Business Administration Apprentice:

As an Apprentice Office Support Manager, you will support the team across a variety of administrative functions, including:

• Answering incoming calls and directing them professionally

• Welcoming candidates and clients to the office

• Formatting CVs using Microsoft Word

• Assisting with weekly payroll input

• Ordering office stationery and managing supplies

• Booking travel for internal staff

• Handling post and dispatching company literature

• Maintaining accurate data on our CRM system

• Processing credit checks for clients

• Logging staff holiday requests and monitoring absence records

• Updating internal boards and consultant activity logs

• Taking minutes during meetings and filing documents

• Providing PA support to the Managing Director

• Supporting marketing tasks, including creating social media content and updating the company website

• Assisting with events that promote the company and its services

Working Hours & Flexibility:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

• 35 hours per week

• Hybrid working available (up to 2 days per week, following training period)

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• A confident, professional, and friendly approach

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A willingness to learn new tasks and grow in responsibility

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Competence with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel

• Reliability and a strong work ethic

Benefits:

• Gain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification

• Real career progression: many of our senior team began as apprentices

• Hybrid working after initial training period

• Excellent training, mentoring, and development in a supportive team

• Opportunity to work on marketing and events projects

Based at:

AJP Recruitment Ltd
Central Newcastle upon Tyne
(Offices located in a listed building in the heart of the city)

About AJP Recruitment:

Founded in 2013, AJP Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency supplying skilled personnel to major engineering projects across the UK and internationally. We specialise in both permanent and temporary recruitment across all levels, from trades to director-level placements. We also offer on-site recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) services and pride ourselves on the support, training, and development we provide to all employees.

Ready to start your professional journey in business administration?

Apply now and build a future with one of Newcastle’s most respected recruitment agencies. 📄📞