Apprentice Business Administrator (Ref FLO-0001-25)

Summary

TrAC are working with a well established contractor to appoint an apprentice to join their team, to work in the site office on a major redevelopment site as an Office Administrator, gain a Level 3 Business Administration qualification & be involved in all aspects of administration.

Wage

£11,189.10 a year

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The apprentice may enjoy an increase in wage level according to progression and performance as time goes on

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.

28 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

We have a fantastic opportunity for a resident of Barking & Dagenham to move into a Business Administration Apprenticeship. Working within a construction site office, the daily role will include:

Filing and managing H&S documents/design information/project documents.
Managing the receipt of drawings and keeping A3/A1 printed drawings up to date.
General office duties (assisting the project team with admin tasks.)
Ordering stationery/material.
Taking minutes at meetings.
Setting up meetings.
Scanning and uploading delivery tickets.
Monitoring the project Health & Safety files.
Ensuring timely reviews of documents are carried out.
Providing excellent customer service.
Dealing with enquiries.
Maintaining electronic information.
Raising requisitions.
Receipting goods.
Completing local spend reports.
Supporting the team with a variety of administration.

Where you'll work

56 The Coverdales
Barking
IG11 7JZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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 will be delivered by means of regular online sessions.
Successful completion of the apprenticeship will result in a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Local planning requirements dictate that only residents of postal areas RM6, RM8, RM9, RM10, IG11 can be considered. The apprentice will need to pass a CSCS )(Health & Safety)test before they begin their placement on the construction site. The ability to drive will be an advantage as the role may include future travel.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

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

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to move into full-time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603972286

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324314.

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Closes in 22 days (Monday 30 June 2025)

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