Admin Assistant

Join a friendly and established recruitment team as a Business Administration Apprentice. You’ll gain experience in CV preparation, data entry, document management, candidate records and general office administration while supporting the team and working towards a Business Administrator qualification.

We’re looking for an organised and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join our well-established, successful and friendly team providing temporary staffing solutions to the construction industry.

No previous experience in recruitment is required. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their administrative skills and gain valuable experience within a busy professional office environment.

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will provide administrative support to the recruitment team, with a particular focus on preparing and checking CVs, maintaining accurate records and ensuring candidate information is up to date.

Your duties will include:

Typing and formatting candidate CVs to a professional standard.

Checking CVs for accuracy, spelling, grammar and completeness.

Reviewing candidate information and ensuring records are kept up to date.

Entering and maintaining accurate information on the company database.

Uploading and organising candidate documents.

Checking that candidate documentation is complete and compliant.

Advertising vacancies across various platforms.

Supporting the recruitment team with general administration.

Responding to emails and telephone enquiries.

Assisting with the organisation and management of candidate records.

Providing general office and administrative support to the wider team.

Handling information confidentially and professionally.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will provide training and support throughout your apprenticeship, allowing you to develop your administration, communication, IT and organisational skills.

• Training

  Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

  Functional Skills in English and Maths if required.

  Workplace training and support from experienced colleagues.

  Training in professional document preparation and formatting.

  Experience using databases and digital systems.

  Development of administration, communication, organisational and customer service skills.

  Training in maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information. 

• Skills Required

  Communication skills, IT skills, Administrative skills, Problem solving skills, Customer care skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working

• Employer Description

  Embedded in the construction industry for more than twenty five years, Corepeople has become the market leader for provision of staff across three core sectors; Civil Engineering, Building and Housing.

  Our solid history and close connections with organisations in these arenas means we have a matured experience of industry activities and a well-developed, responsible approach to recruitment. In conjunction with our detailed understanding of technical elements of jobs in the construction industry, we are proven in our capabilities for matching people to the culture and ethos of the new employer, creating a seamless fit into new work environments.

  Corepeople consultants work hard to form long-term and trusting relationships by providing open, honest and regular communication. We genuinely seek to fully understand your requirements and provide specialist recruitment guidance in order to make a real difference to your career or business.

11/08/2026

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

Functional Skills in English and Maths if required.

Workplace training and support from experienced colleagues.

Training in professional document preparation and formatting.

Experience using databases and digital systems.

Development of administration, communication, organisational and customer service skills.

Training in maintaining accurate records and managing confidential information. 

Communication skills, IT skills, Administrative skills, Problem solving skills, Customer care skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Team working Salvus House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS Corepeople Recruitment Ltd