Executive Assistant Apprentice

RIDGEWAY & CO RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Loughton, Essex

Executive Assistant Apprentice

£16,640 a year

RIDGEWAY & CO RECRUITMENT LIMITED, Loughton, Essex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 21-08-2026 (In 28 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Loughton, Essex

Full Job Description

Introduction

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.



About the Employer

Small enough to care, big enough to deliver! Ridgeway & Co was launched with one clear vision - to build long term partnerships with both clients and candidates as we support them in their progression to success. We achieve this through a consultative, collaborative approach, prioritising transparency and embracing a solution-oriented ethos at all times. With over a decade of experience specialising in blue collar Trades & Labour, we have built a strong reputation and key network of candidates who we proudly hold long lasting relationships with. Through our ongoing networking facilities and various candidate sourcing functions we will always ensure every role is sourced on a transparent basis with a long term view in mind.



What You'll Do

  • 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


Training Outcome

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



Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Confident on the telephone
  • Excellent Telephone Manner
  • High level of focus


Qualifications

  • Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4-9 or A*-C
  • Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4-9 or A*-C
  • Desired - A Level - Any - Any
  • Desired - BTEC - Any - Any


Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00, with 1 hour lunch break.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month



Training Provider: DAVIDSON TRAINING UK LIMITED

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/executive-assistant-apprentice-127110027