Apprentice Corporate/Administration

Summary

We foster professional development and collaboration, offering growth opportunities and exceptional client service. Are you proactive and organised, looking to start your career in administration? Join our close-knit team as a Focus administration apprentice, supporting our administrative function. Bring your drive and 'can-do' attitude!

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 to Friday 9am -5pm

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

Support day-to-day administration: data entry, document management, diary reminders / responses, and general record-keeping
Design and development of high quality, visually striking documentation: reports, training slides, presentations and online marketing materials
Support our IT administrator in basic trouble shooting and system maintenance
Handling internal / external calls and correspondence
Assist office management and housekeeping as directed to ensure a welcoming, tidy office and positive visitor / staff experience
Coordination of meetings, conferences, and appointments
Collaboration across teams to ensure seamless communication
Support execution of corporate projects e.g. facilities, marketing
Contribution to improvement of process and efficiency under our Quality Assurance practices
Help research relevant areas to feed into drafting items such as policies / procedures and company communications
Stay proactive and adaptable to tackle diverse tasks
There may also be the opportunity to support our accounts function where requested

Where you'll work

Focus House
8 Millennium Way West
Nottingham
NG8 6AS

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

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

We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus
These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
You will experience a blended learning model

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A-C/9-4)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Customer Care Skills
Proactive
Artistic flair

Other requirements

This role is fully office based at Phoenix Park, Nottingham - attendance is required daily

About this company

We are a forward-thinking, growing SME operating from the vibrant East Midlands region, offering construction consultancy services and providing our employees a dynamic, inclusive atmosphere where they can thrive and contribute to our collective success. With strong sustainability credentials and a commitment to making a positive impact, we recognize the importance of a strong administrative backbone to keep our operations running smoothly. We are committed to fostering a culture of continual professional development and collaboration, offering opportunities for growth and delivering exceptional client service.

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Company benefits

We operate a discretionary bonus scheme. Annual leave loyalty days are added at 5-year intervals.

After this apprenticeship

This is a rare opportunity for growth and progression into a corporate position within a company that values diversity and inclusion. We offer real potential for the right candidate to move into more senior roles following a grounding within the administrative team
The role starts at entry level, with full training on top of course study time and offers scope to develop your professional skills and knowledge across our disciplines

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623900479

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323339.

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