Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Due to growth, we are looking for an ambitious and professional New Business Apprentice to join our vibrant team at Praetura Asset Finance, working in the Blackburn office. This role will mainly involve business administration duties. You’ll get the opportunity to develop a varied skillset and work with lots of different people daily.

Wage

£17,550 a year

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Competitive salary plus discretionary yearly bonus.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 18 April

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

The duties include but are not limited to:

Accurate document production
Efficient proposal processing and management
Preloading and workflow preparation
Conduct customer onboarding and credit checks
Conduct ongoing / in life checks and searches
Source asset valuations
Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
Effective management of pay–out process, including third party liaison
Broker support
Broker onboarding
Broker review preparation
Support Underwriters & Broker Development Managers
Customer Service
Maintain and provide high level administration support
Maintain up to date computer records of Finance Agreements
Preparation of documentation for offsite storage
Ensure that administration is in line with regulatory requirements and company expectations
Ensure all business is conducted in line with regulatory requirements and company expectations

Where you’ll work

EWOOD HOUSE

WALKER INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

WALKER ROAD

GUIDE

BB1 2QE

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

BURNLEY COLLEGE

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

Training will take place one day a week at Burnley College
The successful candidate will enrol on the Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills

About this company

Praetura Group was founded to provide growing and ambitious companies the funding they need to succeed. By bringing a diverse range of financial services together, we can support businesses as they scale, and their funding requirements change. Praetura Asset Finance are a consultant lender, here to help businesses survive, thrive and grow. We offer a range of flexible funding solutions to allow businesses to upgrade or invest in new equipment, or release cash from their existing assets. At Praetura, we know it takes more than just capital to build a great business. It takes funding on the right terms, with the support of people who’ve been there before. And that’s what we try to provide - more than money.

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

Company benefits

Casual dress. Company pension. Cycle to work scheme. Employee mentoring programme. Health & wellbeing programme. Private medical insurance.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a permanent position with Praetura upon completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000300308.

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Closes on Friday 4 April 2025

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