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Business Administration Apprentice - Recruitment

Vivid Executive Search LTD · Waltham Abbey · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 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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What you’ll do at work:

No two days are the same, so we're looking for someone who enjoys variety, can juggle multiple tasks and takes pride in getting the little things right.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting the Directors with both business and occasional personal administration
  • Assisting our recruitment consultants with day-to-day tasks and keeping everything organised
  • Managing key accounts and ensuring a first-class service
  • Sourcing candidates for your manager
  • Keeping in regular contact with consultants making sure all candidate aftercare is up to date
  • Updating and maintaining our recruitment database and CRM
  • Helping improve internal processes and supporting new projects as the business grows
  • If you enjoy variety, you'll love this role

What we're looking for:

  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • Confident using computers and able to learn new systems quickly
  • Friendly, professional and confident speaking with people over the phone and by email
  • Able to prioritise tasks and work independently
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to get stuck in wherever needed
  • Previous administration experience is beneficial but not essential

What you'll receive:

  • Full training provided - recruitment experience isn't necessary
  • The opportunity to learn about recruitment and develop new skills
  • A supportive, close-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together
  • A varied role where no two days are the same
  • Opportunities to grow as the company continues to expand

Your training

  • Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification
  • 15 months office-based training at the employer's location
  • Functional skills maths and English (if required)

Where it leads

A full time position may be offered after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Vivid Executive Search LTD

 information
Founded in 2011, Vivid Optical is the UK's leading recruitment consultancy for the optometry and eyecare sector. Headquartered in London, the agency takes a proactive, relationship-driven approach by actively headhunting highly skilled talent and connecting them with top employers across the industry. 


The Vivid Optical team consists of industry experts—some with over 25 years of experience. Rather than just waiting for candidates to apply, they partner directly with leading eyecare providers to fill roles ranging from optometrists to dispensing opticians. 

Things to consider

Training will be held at their London office initially in EC2A 1NT but they are moving to Waltham Abbey in September / October.

Skills they're looking for

IT skillsAttention to detailAdministrative skillsTeam workingPositive attitudeHighly organisedConfident telephone manner

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

  • 110 Brooker Road, Waltham Abbey, EN9 1JH

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