Apprentice Administrator

Summary

We are growing rapidly and are now looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for the administration across the business and have the opportunity to grow with the business.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (Hybrid available after probationary period)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 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

Providing general administrative support to the Programmes and Reporting Manager and contributing to the smooth running of the organisation as required
Overseeing general office management duties to ensure a well-organised and professional working environment
Providing administrative support to the Finance Manager, including assistance with financial record-keeping
Supporting human resources functions, including coordination of documentation and adherence to internal HR processes and procedures
Help in managing the diaries of the CEO and COO including administrative activities such as board meeting coordination
Supporting with data entry into the CRM system and supporting effective use by the wider team

Where you'll work

Central Tech
Russell Street
Liverpool
L35LJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training delivered in the workplace or remotely

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

LYVA Labs was created to deliver economic growth through commercialisation of innovation; inspiring ideas, creating partnerships and attracting investment. Our mission is to increase investment in innovation across Liverpool City Region, and we do this by: o Providing tailored innovation consultancy o Exploiting the wealth of innovation assets o Identifying and securing appropriate funding and investment o Inspiring collaboration across the ecosystem

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Company benefits

6% pension contribution Hybrid/flexible working arrangements (Tuesdays and Thursdays are core office days). Initially they will be in the office to begin with.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to prgress to leadership roles

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHWEST EDUCATION AND TRAINING LIMITED

Amanda Fair-Hill

amanda.fair-hill@nweat.co.uk

07512 311133

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320714.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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