Office Administration Apprentice

Clearline Recruitment Ltd; Arundel; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Arundel is looking for an Office Administration Apprentice to provide administrative support across various departments, including Finance, Sales, Operations, and Health & Safety. The position offers a salary of £20,000 - £24,000 per annum and requires a valid UK Driving License. You will gain hands-on experience while enrolled in a Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, with prospects for a permanent role upon completion. A supportive working environment is assured, alongside numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Company pension

On-site parking

Profit sharing scheme

Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving License and access to vehicle.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Professional, trustworthy, and able to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across departments.
• Assist with Health & Safety administration.
• Order office supplies and manage equipment inventories.
• Support data entry and maintain accurate databases.
• Prepare documents and maintain organised filing systems.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Good communication skills

Confident using IT systems

Proactive mindset

High attention to detail

Education

GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Office Administration Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Business Administration Level 3

Location: Tangmere (Head Office) - occasional travel to other sites (valid UK Driving License and access to vehicle required)

Salary: £20,000 - £24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday, Full time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Benefits

• Work within a dynamic, multi-company organisation
• Gain hands‑on experience across Finance, Sales, Operations, HR and Health & Safety
• Company pension
• On‑site parking
• Profit sharing scheme
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Requirements

• Valid UK Driving License and access to vehicle
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Office
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Professional, trustworthy and able to handle confidential information
• Proactive mindset with a positive attitude
• GCSE grades 4-9 (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Provide administrative support across departments including Finance, Sales, Operations, HR, and H&S
• Assist with Health & Safety administration, including updating RAMS, renewals, ordering PPE and supporting inductions
• Order office supplies and help manage equipment inventories
• Collate and prepare reports using internal systems
• Support data entry and maintain accurate databases
• Assist with diary management and scheduling meetings
• Prepare documents and maintain organised filing systems
• Liaise with suppliers regarding maintenance, servicing and insurance matters
• Help coordinate meetings, company events and ad hoc projects
• Maintain confidentiality across all group companies
• Ensure the office environment remains organised and efficient

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:

• Regular workplace‑based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
• A minimum of 6 hours per week of off‑the‑job training
• Development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
• Completion of a portfolio and end‑point assessment
• Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2

Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to progress into a permanent Office Administrator role within the business.

For more information please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm).