Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

This is the ideal opportunity to learn the business from the bottom up. The employer is a great advocate for apprenticeships and many of their employees were apprentices.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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The employer will review the hourly rate after 6 months and this may increase dependent on progress and skills gained

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch

40 hours 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

Creating certificates
Dealing with enquiries
Answering and compiling emails
Answering phone calls
Filing
Creating reports from visits and amending reports
Booking site visits

Where you'll work

14 LUNSFORD ROAD
LEICESTER
LE5 0HJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEICESTER 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

80% of this apprenticeship will be spent working with the employer and 20% completing ‘off the job hours’ this includes attending Leicester College, Freemen’s Park Campus, one day every two weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4/C)
Maths (grade Grade 4/C)

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
Initiative
Non judgemental

Other requirements

Please note the location of the employer, before applying, ensure you are able to travel to and from the location within the working hours.

About this company

ADCB LTD is a trusted provider of fire safety and security solutions, serving clients across the UK through both e-commerce and a dedicated trade counter. We specialise in the supply, installation, servicing and commissioning of life safety systems including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, NSHEVs, intruder alarms, access control, and public address (PA) systems. Our experienced Fire Safety Officers also offer comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Strategy Reports, supporting businesses in meeting legal compliance and best practice standards. As members of recognised industry bodies such as IFC, IFSM, SCA and IFEDA, we uphold the highest levels of professionalism and technical competence in everything we do.

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Company benefits

Fully paid annual company holiday trips Regular staff days out and entertainment activities Optional private medical insurance policy One week of paid bereavement leave for immediate family loss

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

At the end of this apprenticeship there maybe the opportunity to secure a full time position with the company and progress to other job roles

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEICESTER COLLEGE

Nicky Jones

nijones@leicestercollege.ac.uk

07500916875

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323654.

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