Business Admin Apprenticeship

Summary

Sales & Marketing Support – Helping with everything from social media content to sales outreach and business growth.

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

To be discussed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

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

Thinking BIG – We’re a startup, and for the right person, this could turn into something huge. Show us you can be more and do more—and there’s progression here for you
Repetitive Posting – Yes, some tasks will be repetitive. You’ll be posting across multiple platforms, scheduling content, and managing engagement. It’s part of the job, and you need to embrace it

Where you'll work

The Field House
Allimore Lane
Alcester
B49 5PR

Training

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

College or training organisation

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Other in:

English (grade Level 2)
Maths (grade Level 2)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

About this company

Capitalising on New England’s vast market knowledge and valuation experience New England have grown into one of the UK’s fastest growing Auctioneers which now attracts disposal projects from Blue Chip companies, SME’s, Private companies and asset based lenders. New England continues to invest in people and technology to ensure they can offer the best possible service to their clients and customers, hence why we offer a combination of roles, from being asset sellers to a machine dealer. Throughout its evolution one thing that has remained constant is the company’s reputation for excellent customer service and its core values which have led to constant repeat business and referrals. The company offers a range of disposal solutions to customers’ asset disposal needs, whether that be single items or complete plants.

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After this apprenticeship

prove you’re the right person to grow with us, apply now.
This isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to carve out a long-term career in sales and marketing. If you’re the right person, you’ll get the opportunities, the progression, and the future you want.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Sandwell College

Apprentice@sandwell.ac.uk

0121 667 5018

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316232.

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Closes in 16 days (Friday 30 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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