Business Administration & Projects Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and determined individual with a real interest in business and a positive mindset. The team at Mobius have decades of experience in innovation, creativity and technical wizardry in building and services across a broad range of sectors & are looking for an apprentice to support their team.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 April 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

Supporting project managers and other key teams, you will learn a variety of responsibilities, including:

Setting up jobs on the internal software system
Liaising with customers, keeping them informed of project timescales
Using the client portal
Answering calls and replying to emails
Arranging subcontractor visits
Ordering materials
Tracking progress and helping to ensure satisfactory project completion
Working with the estimating team on quotes
Adhoc project admin duties and assisting the project managers

Person Specification

Good PC skills and fluency with a range of PC packages
Ability to work to project targets and deadlines
Ability to work on own initiative and to a high level of accuracy
Good planning & organisational Skills
Confident communication skills (oral and written) (listening)
Good decision maker
Team working
Customer focused
Curious and not afraid to ask questions

Where you’ll work

Unit 221, Central Park
Petherton Road
Bristol
BS14 9BZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

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

During this advanced apprenticeship, you will learn a vast range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, covering topics such as project management, systems & processes, business structures and so much more.

You will undertake the ground-breaking Professional Apprenticeships Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. Professional Apprenticeships hold the title of Bristol and Bath Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year for 2021. They also boast the highest Ofsted rating, which only a select few training providers in the region have.

The programme is designed to mould you into a high-level, all-rounded business professional. You will learn in detail about business communication, organisation, managing change, problem solving & much more.

These modules are designed to jump-start your career and make you stand out in an increasingly competitive field, boosting your future earning potential.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C Or above)
Maths (grade 4/C Or above)

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

About this company

Mobius are a friendly, supportive employer who value their team above all else. Brilliant teams are critical to delivering excellence, and they think theirs is the best in the business. They have a fantastic reputation as leaders and innovators in their field and it’s this success which drives their continued growth. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team, and become an integral part of this growth. You can look forward to first-class support, a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and team events.

After this apprenticeship

This is an opportunity for an organised, driven and articulate individual to learn key skills and establish yourself in a long-term career and grow with an organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROFESSIONAL APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000310997.

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Closes in 4 days (Monday 28 April 2025)

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