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Early Talent and Digital Learning Apprentice
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
London (E14 5HJ)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
Posted on 28 September 2026
Summary
The Early Talent & Digital Learning Apprentice will provide administrative and coordination support across McLaren's early talent, apprenticeship, recruitment and digital learning activities. The role will support candidate administration, onboarding, programme records and routine learning-system tasks.
Wage: Competitive
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm. One day a week day release for your qualification. 40 hours a week
Start date: Thursday 19 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Early Talent and Recruitment
- Support apprentice, placement and work experience recruitment activities.
- Coordinate interviews, assessment activities and candidate communications.
- Maintain recruitment trackers, learner records and programme documentation.
- Support onboarding, inductions, careers events and engagement activities.
Apprenticeship Administration
- Coordinate apprentice reviews and meetings with managers and training providers.
- Monitor key dates, progress information and completion records.
- Respond to routine enquiries and escalate more complex matters.
Digital Learning Support
- Support learner accounts, course enrolments and learning assignments.
- Upload and maintain approved digital learning content.
- Provide first-line user support and escalate technical issues.
- Assist with system audits, data-quality checks and routine reporting.
General Team Support
- Prepare reports, presentations, communications and meeting documentation.
- Support Competence & Development projects and other duties appropriate to the role.
Where you'll work
20 Churchill Place
London E14 5HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: CITY SKILLS LIMITED
Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents:
Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.
Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management.
Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work.
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Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard.
Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.
Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation).
Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities.
Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate.
Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.
Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Apprentices will start learning towards the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship standard, this will be delivered either online or in person. This will typically be delivered on a one day a week basis.
More training information
Additional support including on the job training, shadowing, mentoring will be available through McLaren to support your personal and professional development.
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Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
Good organisational and planning skills, able to prioritise work to tight deadlines.
Good attention to detail and ability to audit data for accuracy.
Able to work effectively in a team environment and on own initiative, both face to face & remotely.
Proficient in core applications within Office 365 suite.
Experience of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Previous experience of administration role within construction
Previous knowledge of systems would be an advantage.
About this employer
McLaren Construction specialises in delivering high-quality building projects across a diverse range of sectors. From healthcare and education to commercial, residential, and retail, we provide end-to-end construction solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer and the communities these buildings serve.
Founded in 2001 with a clear purpose to be a trusted true build partner. We are privately owned, agile, and innovative – and our can-do culture means we achieve sustainable growth year-on-year.
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Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
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Pathways discussed upon successful appointment
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Andrew Challis
learning@mclarengroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055732.
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Closes in 31 days (Friday 30 October 2026)
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