Apprentice Business Administrator
AVALON MOTOR CO LTD
GLASTONBURY (BA6 9AG)
Closes on Monday 28 July 2025
Posted on 21 May 2025
Contents
Summary
Are you motivated to start your career? This is a great opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment. Your role is to support in the administration duties and will be expected to provide a friendly and welcoming service to the clients. You’ll learn new skills; this could be the making of you!
- Wage
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£15,704 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 - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
1 hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 29 July 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- 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 responsibilities of the role are to support and engage and communicate with different departments in the company as well as interacting with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas.
Duties to include:
- The role will cover all manner of administrative duties including general admin, word processing and filing, photocopying, faxing and shredding as well as dealing with telephone enquiries.
- You will develop the skills and knowledge to aid staff and internal/external customers in a polite and efficient manner.
- You will also use the company’s bespoke software and have the responsibility of dealing with invoices.
- You will assist in the day-to-day work of the administration department, including responding to customer’s requests, updating systems, and maintaining accurate records.
- As the Business Administration Apprentice, you will undertake and successfully complete a Business Administration programme within an agreed timeline.
Where you'll work
WELLS ROAD
GLASTONBURY
BA6 9AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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
Training is delivered in the workplace with visits from S&B Automotive Academy's Business Account Manager both face-to-face and over the phone. The Account Manager will also offer support, advice and guidance by monitoring progress through the use of get to gateway which both employer and the apprentice will have access to.
More training information
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!
S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and are one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result you will receive the following:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in Maths and English if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is tailored to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests or qualifications.
About this company
Avalon Motor Company is a family business, established in 1987; we have been servicing the community of Somerset to the highest standards of customer care for over 30 years. We are situated only minutes away from the world-famous Glastonbury Tor, on the Wells road. We aim to bring you the best selection of used cars possible alongside the very best in customer service. With many happy customers each month, take a moment to read some of our latest five-star reviews. Whatever the type of car that you are looking for, we are here to help. Used SUV? No problem, used hatchback? We’ve got you covered. With a large selection of quality used cars at any one time, we are proud of the choice we have at our used car dealership in Glastonbury and we are certain that you’ll find the car that you are looking for with us. From the moment a vehicle arrives with us to the moment it leaves, attention to detail and unrivalled customer service is paramount for us. We treat our customers how we would expect to be treated ourselves. From servicing and MOTs, to car sales, whatever your requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We stock a cross-section of used vehicles, including used Citroens, BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Kia, Vauxhall, VW, Volvo, Renault, Peugeot, Skoda, and Nissan to name but a few. With prices to suit every budget, and finance packages to make your new purchase affordable, we consider ourselves a ‘one-stop’ buying experience. We’re proud of our reputation and we work hard to ensure, you, our customers are 100% happy with your purchase. If you’re looking for your next car, let us help you.
After this apprenticeship
As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees. An apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
David Watts
dwatts@sandbaa.com
07852344136
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000321957.
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Closes on Monday 28 July 2025
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