Business Administration Apprentice
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION LTD
ROSSENDALE (BB4 8HE)
Closes in 19 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 May 2026
Contents
Summary
The business administration apprentice will provide administrative and operational support to the Operations Department.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4:30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
The business administration apprentice will provide administrative and operational support to the Operations Department, assisting with the coordination of installations, servicing and maintenance works relating to CCTV, Access Control, Automatic Gates and Automatic Barriers.
This role is designed to develop the apprentice's knowledge, skills and behaviours in business administration whilst supporting the smooth day-to-day running of a technical operations environment.
Please note applications with AI-generated answers will not be shortlisted for the interviewing stage.
Where you'll work
ASHGROVE HOUSE
ASH GROVE
RAWTENSTALL
ROSSENDALE
BB4 8HE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURNLEY 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
Day-release training will take place at Burnley College.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Driving licence and access to a car is preferred.
Please note applications with AI-generated answers will not be shortlisted for the interviewing stage.
About this employer
Family run business operating since 1991. We aim to hire from the local community where possible. Many of our employees have been with us for over 20 years and this is something we are proud of. We have a history of bringing through apprentices and progressing them through the company.
After this apprenticeship
Potential progression into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURNLEY COLLEGE
Themis Team
themis@burnley.ac.uk
01282 733005
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029727.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)