Business Administrator Apprentice (Recruitment)

NHS; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Business Administrator Apprentice in the Recruitment Team at a prominent NHS Trust. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to an important cause. With a blend of remote and in-office work, you will gain valuable experience and support your journey towards a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Access to additional training events

Qualifications

• GCSE level qualification required.
• Experience in IT systems and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to work flexibly and in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing varied administration support to the Recruitment Team.
• Managing and maintaining filing systems and handling payroll paperwork.
• Responding to enquiries through phone and email.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths at Grade 4/Grade C or above

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Business Administrator Apprentice (Recruitment)

The closing date is 02 July 2025

We are looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice (Recruitment) to join our vibrant Recruitment Team. Based at Duncan MacMillan House, Mapperley. This role is 37.5 hours per week, 18-month fixed term training contract and offers a flexible work-life balance with a mix of remote working (once a training programme has been completed) and in-office work.

The Recruitment Team is part of the People & Culture Directorate and we link closely with colleagues in the Payroll Team, ESR Team, Temporary Staffing Team and Employee Relations.

What's in it for you?

• Be part of something bigger:Contribute to a leading healthcare organization.
• Enjoy flexibility:Work remotely after a training period and enjoy a minimum of two days per week on site.
• Collaborate with a great team:Connect with colleagues in Payroll, ESR, Temporary Staffing, and Employee Relations.

Join us and make a difference.

In return you will receive 27 days leave, plus bank holidays and an annual salary of £12,514. You will have access to the NHS Pension Scheme and will be supported to achieve your L3 in Business Administration.

The apprenticeship scheme is run in partnership with Prostart and is delivered in the workplace. You will attend a planned induction and additional training events and given time to complete your studies.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who can pick up IT systems quickly and work in a busy environment where everyone works together. We are looking for a team player who can demonstrate:

• good organisational & prioritisation skills
• attention to detail and accuracy
• good communication skills & a customer focussed approach

You will be required to provide varied administration by supporting the team who deal with tasks such as:

• Preparing and issuing standard reference requests using the ESR system
• Recording recruitment information on Trac Recruitment system
• Dealing with post & payroll paperwork
• Producing Honorary Contracts
• Managing & maintaining filing systems
• Recording & producing ID badges
• Responding to general telephone & email enquiries

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

• GCSE level (or equivalent) to include English and Maths at Grade 4/Grade C or above
• Microsoft Office software experience
• Work experience (paid or voluntary)
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Conscientious with attention to detail
• Willing to learn and an ability to retain information
• Physical moving and handling ability
• Able to work flexibly as and when required

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE level (or equivalent) to include GCSE in English and Maths at Grade 4/Grade C or above

Experience

• Work experience (paid or voluntary)
• Keyboard/Word Processing experience

Knowledge

• Microsoft Office Packages
• Knowledge of data protection (GDPR)

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Conscientious with attention to detail
• Willing to learn and an ability to retain information

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£12,514 a yearPer annum (Pro rate for part time)