Business Administration Apprentice

DMB ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LTD

St. Albans (AL3 6PA)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 June 2025

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Summary

We are currently seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in a dynamic business environment while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Once probation period has passed, wages will be reviewed.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 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

  • Provide administrative support to the office and site teams
  • Raise and process purchase orders (POs) accurately and efficiently
  • Liaise with site operatives to ensure they are following correct processes
  • Maintain records and documentation in line with company procedures
  • Assist with data entry and management using Microsoft Excel
  • Handle incoming calls and emails professionally and effectively
  • Support general office duties such as filing, scheduling, and maintaining supplies

Where you'll work

5C
Parkway, Porters Wood
St. Albans
AL3 6PA

Training

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

College or training organisation

HERTFORD REGIONAL 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

Working towards completing Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. Work based learning with monthly attendance at Hertford Regional College for workshops with Assessor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Willing to learn
  • Positive attitude

Other requirements

Long periods on the computer. Potential travel to London to DMB sites. Driving licence desirable.

About this company

DMB Electrical Solutions is a well-established and growing electrical contracting company, providing high-quality services to our commercial clients. Our services span the full spectrum of electrical needs, encompassing domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors. We simplify your project journey by providing a single point of contact for a multitude of specialised electrical services, from fire and security systems to IT infrastructure and renewable energy solutions.

https://www.dmbelectrical.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

The Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk

01992411572

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324316.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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