Executive Assistant Apprentice

  • Company: RIDGEWAY & CO RECRUITMENT LIMITED
  • Location: Loughton, IG10 4LF
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000043307
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/08/2026
  • Start Date: 24/08/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, with 1 hour lunch break.

Brief Description

We are seeking an Apprentice Executive Assistant to join our team as a result of our rapid growth ! Overseeing all admin and compliance duties for the company, including creating and managing timesheets, maintaining the database, sending client contracts, creating and entering new hire compliance checks, and invoicing.

Training to be Provided


  • Full training will be given, leading to a recognised Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard as a Business Administrator.

  • On-the-job training will be delivered by the employer with the training provider's support.

  • Off-the-job training will be delivered by the training provider in partnership with the employer.

  • You will also complete the Functional Skills in maths and English up to and including Level 2 (if you do not already hold the equivalent).

  • The apprenticeship is delivered entirely on-the-job, meaning there is no college release time required.

  • All training and development will take place within the workplace during your working hours.

Future Prospects

Opportunities for progression are endless, as we are growing rapidly; forecasted to double our turn over each year for the next 3 years!

Vacancy Detail


  • Assisting the team with administration

  • Data entry and database management

  • Setting up new clients and files

  • Taking calls and messages and passing to the appropriate person

  • Contacting candidates by telephone

  • Making weekly phone calls to clients to offer assistance and confirm that they have received their invoice

  • To deal professionally with candidate, clients, colleagues and other professional agencies on the telephone and in person as required

  • Managing new start compliance checklists

  • Preparing compliance reports

  • Preparing and sending contracts/invoices to our clients

  • Timesheet creation and management

  • Managing emails and diaries

  • To ensure the confidentiality and security of all the company’s and client’s documentation and/or information

Other Information

Though not required, it would be beneficial if you had any prior office administration or retail/sales experience, or any knowledge of the construction industry If you have any prior experience, kindly let us know. Our office location is 2 minutes from the station, parking is available but on residential streets nearby as the office is right on the high street. 

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