Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

We're a company that supplies Bonded Goods to local and international clients with exponential growth. You will learn and work in a diverse and industry growing environment. Learning and working with areas like HMRC regulations related to bonded goods, general warehouse operations and business and office administration.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 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

HMRC Compliance and Regulations
General Business Administrations
Warehousing Procedures
Bonded Warehouse Operations
Logistics and Operations Planning

Where you'll work

3 CROMPTON WAY
SEGENSWORTH WEST
FAREHAM
PO15 5SS

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

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 will take place both in the workplace and online
You will attend masterclass in college every 6 weeks

More training information

South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) brings together three Further Education colleges from Eastleigh, Fareham, and Southampton to create a strong and ambitious organisation
We’re here to help you build a better future, including students, apprentices and our region’s businesses
We strive for everyone to be successful in their future through high-quality technical and professional education and training

Requirements

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
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

The successful candidate will need to travel to Segensworth daily. Please ensure you can commute to this location prior to application.

About this company

Chichester Bond is a HMRC bonded warehousing and distribution company handling requirements for a prestigious range of trade and private customers. We offer our clients 24 hour fully secured premises and excellent operational processes. Chichester Bond have a bond facility to house and distribute denatured alcohol, duty free wines, beers and spirits within a 65,000 sq ft highly secure, extensively racked warehouse. Ideally located to access the national motorway network and major airport and shipping terminals. The facility is approved and compliant with HM Revenue and Customs regulations as a general storage and distribution excise warehouse. We pride ourselves on the quality of our service whether its procuring from our comprehensive bonded product range or alternatively storing your goods for consolidation and onward distribution.

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Company benefits

- Build a career in a fast-growing company - Meet other apprentices through your training at college - Work with experienced colleagues in a diverse environment

After this apprenticeship

To continue developing in your role, becoming an invaluable member of the team

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