Business Administration Apprentice - Compliance and Receptionist
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Company: MET Recruitment
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Location: Dudley, DY1 1ED
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref: VAC-01052
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Application Deadline Date: 12/10/2026
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Start Date: 19/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Mon - Fri 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch)
Brief Description
MET Recruitment is looking for a friendly, organised and motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join their team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in reception, compliance, administration and customer service while completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship and building a long-term career in recruitment.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English 4 or above (or equivalent)
Personal Qualities
Resilient and determined
Curious and eager to understand how things work
Self-motivated
Open-minded
Positive outlook
Takes pride in their work
Patient and considerate
Adaptable to change
Mature and responsible
Ambitious and career-focused
Honest and trustworthy
Willing to step outside their comfort zone
Skills Required
Good communication skills
Friendly and confident personality
Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Strong attention to detail
Good organisation and time management
Positive and professional attitude
Comfortable speaking to new people
Team player with a proactive approach
Good written English and computer skills
Interested in building a career in recruitment and sales
Training to be Provided
Teaching and developing the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to become a competent Recruiter will take place entirely in the workplace, with no need for day release. One-to-one tutoring sessions will be provided by a dedicated tutor, who will design a bespoke curriculum plan tailored to your strengths and areas for development.
Future Prospects
With experience and the right training, you can progress to Consultant, Senior Consultant or Recruitment Manager roles. There are also opportunities to specialise in a recruitment sector, develop sales expertise or progress into leadership positions.
Vacancy Detail
Duties:
Welcome visitors and candidates to the office in a friendly and professional manner.
Answer incoming telephone calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate team member.
Respond to emails and general enquiries.
Maintain a professional and welcoming reception area.
Provide support to candidates and clients visiting the office.
Complete and maintain candidate compliance checks and documentation.
Carry out right-to-work checks and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
Update internal systems and databases with candidate and client information.
Assist with onboarding new candidates and completing relevant paperwork.
Assist with arranging appointments, interviews and meetings.
Communicate professionally with candidates, clients and colleagues.
Take on additional responsibilities in recruitment as confidence and experience develop
***Driving licence required, or applicants must be actively learning to drive***
Other Information
Your training will span across a 3 – 6-month period. It will consist of a mixture of classroom-based sessions as well as on the job training. During this period, we ask that you absorb all the information you are given, take notes and ask questions. During this period, a senior member of the MET team will also coach / mentor you.