Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Join a busy car dealership as an Automotive Business Administrator Apprentice. Help manage administration, vehicle documents, support sales, and ensure advert accuracy while gaining a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 16 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

Reviewing and updating car adverts to ensure all vehicle descriptions and specifications are accurate
Checking sales documentation to ensure all vehicle files (e.g. V5, finance documents, service history, MOT history) are complete, complaint, and correctly filed
Supporting sales team by preparing handover packs, booking inspections, updating internal systems with stock or customer details

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4 GIBBS CORNER
GREAT SOUTH WEST ROAD
FELTHAM
TW14 8NE

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

Business Administrator Level 3.

This is a remote apprenticeship programme with online course delivery.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

. (grade (or currently learning))

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
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

- Handling confidential documents: You will be dealing with finance paperwork, customer details, and compliance documents – so discretion and accuracy are key. - Customer-facing moments: While this isn’t a direct sales role, you may occasionally greet customers, assist with handovers, or handle calls/emails. - Attention to details matters: Small errors in paperwork or online adverts can lead to delays or compliance issues – so carful checking is an important part of the job.

About this company

We are a fast-growing, independent used car dealership based in Feltham, right next to Heathrow Terminal 4. Our site includes a fully equipped service centre, and we take pride in offering a wide range of high-quality vehicles and a smooth, professional customer experience. As a team, we’re passionate about what we do — from preparing great cars to delivering excellent service. You’ll be working in a supportive, hands-on environment where no two days are the same. Whether you’re checking vehicle details, supporting the sales team, or helping with day-to-day admin, you’ll be part of a business that’s growing rapidly and always looking to improve.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to progress into a full-time Business Administrator.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

Priya Gill

priya.gill@windsor-forest.ac.uk

01753443860

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315393.

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Closes in 16 days (Monday 12 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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