Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and build a career in a supportive and dynamic environment? At Access North, we’re a well-established, family-run business that specialises in safety and accessing hard-to-reach places—and we’re looking for a passionate Business Administration Apprentice to join our team!

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. 1 hour lunch. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 May 2025

Duration

1 year 2 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

What you’ll be doing:

Be the backbone of the team - Provide vital administrative support across different departments
Keep things running smoothly - Assist with diary management, schedule meetings, and arrange travel plans
Stay on top of communications - Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence efficiently
Keep things organised - Maintain and improve digital systems and processes for seamless workflow
Managing digital systems and processes to keep things running smoothly
Support day-to-day operations - Handle tasks to ensure everything runs like clockwork
Learning valuable business and operational skills in a real-world setting
Be part of a friendly, fun, and growing team that values your development.
Earn while you learn - gain a Level 3 qualification while getting hands-on experience.
Work in a creative and fast-paced environment where every day is different
Receive mentorship and support to help you build confidence and new skills

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.

Where you’ll work

UNIT A6
BROOKES MILL
ARMITAGE BRIDGE
HUDDERSFIELD
HD4 7NR

Training

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

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:

Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if not already achieved
You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time (minimum 6 hours weekly) will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
Assessment is through a variety of methods, including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

More training information

Zoom meetings between learner and tutor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math’s and English GCSE’s (grade C/4 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
Team working
Initiative
Values punctuality
Takes ownership
Embraces technology
Cool under pressure
Eager to learn
Proactive
Enthusiastic

Other requirements

The office is based in Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield, ensure you can travel on a daily basis.

About this company

We’re forward thinking, safety focussed and approachable. We have the experience to understand your problems and know how to solve them. We do this by consulting, designing and delivering specialist products and services, stemming from a knowledge based stand-point. By building great relationships, our clients trust us to deliver low maintenance, high convenience problem solving, that’s cost efficient. Starting with the British Standard, we work backwards to deliver a compliance-led service, focused on safety, reliability and our client’s own, unique objectives.

https://accessnorth.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

mandy.hodson@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312374.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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