Vivid Optical, Waltham Abbey, is looking for a new business administration apprentice to join their team. This isn’t your typical administration role, you’ll become the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, supporting the directors, consultants, candidates and clients every single day.
About the Employer
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.
What You’ll Do
- 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 to ensure 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.
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.
Skills Required
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Positive attitude
- Highly organised
- Confident telephone manner
Qualifications
- Essential: GCSE English – 4
- Essential: GCSE Maths – 4
Course Information
Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Business and administration
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday – Thursday, 9.00am – 6.00pm. Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm (one‑hour unpaid lunch).
Expected Duration: 1 year 3 months.
Training Provider: RM TRAINING (UK) LIMITED.
Outcome
A full time position may be offered after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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