Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Launch your career with our Business Administration Apprenticeship! Gain real-world experience, professional training, and a recognised qualification, all while earning a salary. With hands-on work, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement, this program is perfect for anyone ready to succeed in business. Apply now!

Annual wage: £12,480 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, may work evenings and weekends.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 March
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Real-World Experience: You'll be an integral part of a business team, handling everything from organising meetings to managing office operations. This isn’t just classroom learning – it’s real work that makes a difference
Professional Development: Alongside your job, you’ll receive training in essential business skills like communication, IT, and customer service, setting you up for success in any business environment
Mentorship: You won’t be alone. A dedicated mentor will guide you every step

Where you’ll work

First Floor Rear

2B Eleanors Cross

Dunstable

LU6 1SU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

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. 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.

Your training plan

Support to achieve knowledge, skills and behaviours as laid out in the apprenticeship standard
Support from an experienced assessor to assess work and practice
Individual learning programme tailored to own needs
E-learning, training and monthly tutorials specific to your apprenticeship
Mentor and support in the workplace
A minimum of 6 hours per week during paid time to be used for learning and development opportunities
English and maths Functional Skills at Level 2 (if required)
Support to achieve End-Point Assessment
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will obtain the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A* to C or 4 to 9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Respectful
Time management skills

Other requirements

Before you apply, take a moment to think about the following: • How are you going to cope with completing routine tasks alongside more challenging ones? • How do you feel about regular use of a computer? • What you will wear? • How are you going to travel to work and get to any off-site learning? • How easy will you find it to abide by policies and procedures, including use of mobile devices and social media at work? • How are you going to balance work, study and home life - they’re equally important! Need help with your application? Central Bedfordshire Council can support you to complete your application and interview, contact 0300 300 8131 or email BESA@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk for more information.

About this company

We are a homecare company based in Dunstable. We are in our third year of running. We are a very frendly and committed organisation with a passion in providing our clients with outstanding care and support. We are a great team and we respect and value every team member. We promote independence for our clients and we treat them with the dignity and respect they deserve.

https://www.tandshealthcare.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the Business Administration Apprenticeship, you'll have a recognised apprenticeship qualification, practical business skills, and real-world experience that will make you highly employable. You'll be well-prepared for full-time roles in various sectors, with a strong foundation for career advancement. Additionally, you'll have built a professional network and gained confidence in managing business operations, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

Faustinah Nyadzira

info@tandshealthcare.com

07758557751

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292213.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 16 February

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