Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

BAC Fire and Security is looking for an apprentice to join our administration team, the role will be based mainly in the HR and finance department.

Wage

£11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

30 hours per week. 4 days - 8:30 – 17:00. No weekends. Ranging from £7.55 - £12.21 per hour depending on age of applicant

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 June 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

Role and Responsibilities:

Data entry and record keeping
Invoice processing
Bank reconciliations
Payroll support
Financial reporting
Budget management
Administrative tasks
Timesheet processing
People management
Credit control
Good communication skills
Great customer service

Will be training opportunities for the right applicant including AAT.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4
STOKE VIEW BUSINESS PARK
STOKE VIEW ROAD
BRISTOL
BS16 3AE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

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

SGS has elected to deliver the on-programme learning using the Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator.
Alongside this, the apprentice will complete the Business Administration Level 3 Standard which is assessed by a range of methods to meet all the knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Evidence will be collated within a portfolio of evidence.
To achieve the full Level 3, all units of the Diploma must be passed, meeting the assessment criteria. College attendance for the delivery of the Diploma is mandatory for all apprentices and is delivered as a block delivery at the Filton Campus of SGS College.
The apprentice will also be supported with regular visits to the workplace from their tutor/assessor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9*)

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

Employer Description – An over view of the company – max 480 characters BAC is a fully accredited and family run business with 25 employees. We are specialists in fire and security based in Bristol and offer a comprehensive range of products and services throughout the south west.

http://www.bacsecurity.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Amy Archer

Amy.archer@sgscol.ac.uk

01179092202

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317657.

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