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Apprentice Recruitment Administrator

Schools Mutual Services · Newcastle Upon Tyne · posted 17 July 2026

Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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This is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right candidate who is outgoing, enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills. The role is within a fun and friendly working environment which rewards hard work.

The employer will support the successful candidate through their apprenticeship and full training will be given.

Main duties will include:

  • Ensuring candidates are fully vetted to safeguarding standards before assignments
  • Carry out our telephone pre-screens with new candidates and be confident in asking questions
  • Create and post job adverts for specific roles on behalf of clients
  • Use social media to post about current vacancies and interact with people
  • Keep the company's database updated, ensuring information input is correct
  • Updating the candidate tracking system
  • Identify areas of resourcing that need focus and provide solutions to the line manager
  • Conducting administrative jobs given by the chain of command

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and other tasks may be required from time to time.

The successful candidate should have good IT skills, be confident on the telephone and should have some customer service experience. Probationary period applies.

Your training

  • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Attend monthly day release sessions at Access Training, Team Valley Gateshead

Where it leads

  • The company is looking for someone to stay with the company for the long-term and to develop a strong career within their team
  • The candidate will be provided with the opportunity to progress with further qualifications and experience within the company and receive Professional Development Training

About Schools Mutual Services

Schools Mutual Services are the Education Recruitment industry’s first ‘not for profit’ recruitment service which is owned by its customers. Schools Mutual Services are a pioneering business that has been set up to serve Schools across the United Kingdom for Temporary and Permanent Recruitment. The company’s growth aim is to see its unique not-for-profit business model expand across the United Kingdom.

Things to consider

Please ensure that you can travel to this employer for a 9:00am start at their Newcastle office. Please check your travel in advance of applying for this position. Benefits include a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and up to 13 weeks of working hours from 9.00am to 3.00pm.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Portland House, 54 New Bridge Street West, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 8AP

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