Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

EN:Able Futures, a multi-award-winning Apprenticeship Employer, are partnering with Jackson Jackson & Sons to offer an exciting opportunity for a Business Admin Apprentice to join their dynamic office team. Jackson Jackson & Sons are a chartered building company with 25 years of experience so this would be an ideal place to hone your craft!

Wage

£16,588 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:00 - 16:30.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

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

• Assist in managing daily administrative tasks and business operations
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures
• Assist in cost account reporting. Logging delivery notes and purchase orders
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed. Departments such as construction and commercial operations, accounts, health and safety and customer service
• Helping the Customer Services Department contact customers through letters, telephone and email
• Supporting the operations department in maintaining and updating records, reports, and documentation. Such as processing timesheets and weekly labour reports
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Managing various certification like electrical, gas, Fire related certificates, Asbestos
• Participate in project management and company initiatives
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to support business goals
• Learn and utilise business management software and tools. Helping upload and maintain document management systems, updating live project monitors on Microsoft Teams etc

This is a varied role with huge learning potential, which includes supporting the operational and commercial staff as well as working with various stakeholders across the business, such as Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Site Managers and Customer Liaison Officers.

Where you’ll work

Unit 15
Latham Close, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Bredbury
Stockport
SK6 2SD

Training

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

College or training organisation

T3 TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT 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

The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration Standard, which will take 18 months and will be delivered through T3 Training and Development on a work-based learning basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Initiative

About this company

EN:Able Futures, award-winning Shared/Flexi Job apprenticeship service will support you through your apprenticeship journey and professional development. We employ our apprentices directly and are listed on the Flexi Job Apprenticeship Register. We work with hosts in Yorkshire and the North East to provide apprentices in the construction and civil engineering industry.

After this apprenticeship

Long term career opportunities are available with Jackson, Jackson & Sons for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EN:Able Futures CIC

Daniel Simpkins

daniel.simpkins@efficiencynorth.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313711.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 8 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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