Business Admin Apprentice

EVOLVE CONTRACT SOLUTIONS LTD

Birkenhead (CH41 3QE)

Closes in 23 days (Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 February 2026


Summary

We are an independent facilities management company delivering soft services to a wide client base. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a full-time business administrator to join our team at our Birkenhead office.

 

Wage

£15,704 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, 8:30am to 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 March 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Coordinating planned and reactive facilities works across multiple client sites
  • Liaising with clients, suppliers and operatives to ensure services are delivered on time
  • Raising and processing work orders, quotes, and purchase orders
  • Monitoring job progress and updating internal systems and spreadsheets
  • Supporting contract administration including invoicing and documentation
  • Handling incoming calls and emails from clients and resolving queries professionally
  • Maintaining accurate records, files and service reports
  • Assisting with supplier coordination and ordering materials or equipment when required
  • Supporting the wider operations team with general administrative and coordination tasks

Where you'll work

191 211 Cleveland Street
Birkenhead
CH41 3QE

Training

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

Training provider

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard including:

  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • End-Point Assessment

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills

About this employer

At Evolve Contract Solutions, we are a family-owned business with over 20 years of experience in facilities management. Our mission is simple: to deliver exceptional service while prioritising environmental responsibility.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017709.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 22 March 2026 at 11:59pm)