Projects Administrator Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning UK based Contractor. The successful candidate will provide administrative support and assist with the coordination of company projects. You will gain broad experience across many wider business functions and have the chance to develop a career.

Wage

£14,722.50 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm, with 1 hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 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

Administration and coordination of project information within functions areas and the wider business. Gain broad experience of functional areas to inform medium term career progress.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Exposure to office and site office based roles
Key learnings of IMS systems and processes to link functional areas
Processing of project information into various business systems
Assist with coordination and planning to ensure efficient project delivery and outcomes
Departmental role tasks as proficiency increases

Where you'll work

HAZELFORD WAY
NEWSTEAD VILLAGE
NOTTINGHAM
NG15 0DQ

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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

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 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Metclad Contracts is an award-winning UK based contractor, specialising in Envelope, Cladding, Structural Framing and Flat Roofing. Since 1987 we have worked across a range of sectors, including Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Industrial, Leisure, Retail and Stadia Developments, finding innovative solutions to realise our clients’ ambitions. While we approach each project differently, our clients can expect: Design at the core of everything we do Health and safety excellence Technical expertise In house fabrications Trusted supply chain Sustainable construction Our in house design team works closely with architects, contractors, clients and end-users during the life cycle of each project. This allows us to find construction, fabrication and installation solutions that meet the time and budgetary requirements of each scheme.

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Company benefits

Annual leave is 25 days including mandatory 5 at Christmas.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for career development and potential full-time role upon successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

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apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900798

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324570.

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Closes on Monday 28 July 2025

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