Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

InTandem is a growing building controls company based in Hampshire. We are looking to recruit a Business Administration Apprentice to compliment our team. You will work for an established company in a supportive environment which will provide you with the platform to excel.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage

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Introductory wage during probationary period (3 months) then subject to performance/experience

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Office based in Droxford, SO32 3HA. Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm with a 30 minute lunch.

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

Data Entry (Quickbooks accounts package) – prior knowledge not required
Answering the phone to customers and suppliers and taking detailed messages
Wide range of general office tasks
Organise meetings
Support marketing tasks (including articles for media posts/event co-ordination/promotional materials)
Involvement in T level industry placement co-ordination covering recruitment/programme/ development/progression
Support training and development functions (including school/college/university liaison)
Website management

Where you'll work

WATTON FARM
WATTON LANE
DROXFORD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO32 3HA

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:

This apprenticeship will have a blended learning model, taking place both in the work place and online
You will be invited into college to attend Masterclasses every 6 weeks so that you can meet other apprentices and access peer support across the provision

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

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Ensure you can commute to the office as it's in a rural location

About this company

InTandem Systems has a broad, varied customer base covering both public sector (universities/hospitals/colleges/leisure centres) and private sector projects (schools/ listed buildings/ health spas/hotels/theatres)….so it’s never boring! We have been in operation for over 25 years, providing design engineering, control panel manufacture, electrical installation and commissioning to a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Energy management consultancy and servicing is also a major focus point us. Training & Development is highly valued at InTandem and we have been awarded the prestigious CIBSE and T-Level Employer of the Year in recognition of this.

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After this apprenticeship

To gain a nationally recognised qualification
Become an invaluable member of the team
Continue to develop your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INTANDEM SYSTEMS LTD

Jenny Vear

Jenny@intandem.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323422.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 4 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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