Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

Sport and Music Limited have an excellent opportunity to join a fun and exciting company that sells amazing experiences to Sport and Music events. You will join the Operations department as a Business Administrator Apprentice and receive exposure to all aspects of the business, including sales and marketing.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Salary is negotiable from £16,000 - £21,000 per annum

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm. Friday 08.00am – 4.00pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 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

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate to join our Operations Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, supporting with stock management, product delivery, and general operational tasks.

As part of your apprenticeship, you will also have the chance to gain exposure to other areas of the business, including sales and marketing, helping you to build a broad skill set. We are committed to supporting your development, helping you to uncover and grow your talents and grow your talents.

If you are proactive, eager to learn, and ready to start your career journey, we would love to hear from you.

Where you’ll work

DALTON HOUSE
FLOOR 3
SUITE C
CROSS STREET
M33 7AR

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

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

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Business Studies (grade 4)

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

IT skills
Willing to learn
Ambitious
Hardworking
Passionate about sports
Good computing skills

Other requirements

Ideally candidates need be passionate about sports with a good overall understanding and knowledge of different disciplines i.e. football, tennis, rugby, darts, tennis.

About this company

Sport and Music are one of the UKs leading resellers of tickets and hospitality to the best sporting and music events. We create amazing experiences for our clients who attend the biggest and best events including Premier League football, boxing events, darts tournaments plus music concerts and festivals.

After this apprenticeship

We are looking for an ambitious candidate to come and join our team and develop their skills and knowledge in an exciting industry. There are mentoring opportunities from our leadership team to help fast track your journey and help you become an important team member.

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