Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start their career in business, gain hands-on experience, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification whilst working with our drawing department.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Starting salary from £15,311.40, with potential for increase based on experience and suitability.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 08:30-17:30. Friday, 08:30- 14:00.

39 hours 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

Provide administrative support to the drawing department
Raise material purhcase orders
Collate operations and maintenance manuals, ready to be handed over to the client
Apply for warranties/ guarantees
Upload drawings to a cloud-based system
Answer phone calls and respond to emails professionally and promptly
Offer company wide administrative support to ensure clerical operations run smoothly

Where you'll work

MAYBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MAYBROOK ROAD
WALSALL
WS8 7DG

Training

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

College or training organisation

JUNIPER 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

Business Admin Level 3 Standard qualification
Delivered both online and via face to face meetings with your skills coach
End Point Assessment
Maths and English Functional Skills, if required, which will be delivered via online training sessions for 1 hour per week

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 4 or above)

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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

THE ROOF & CLADDING SPECIALISTS Decades of Technical, Commercial & Practical experience throughout the business model ensures the optimum solution is delivered each and every time. IRC Carocelle Ltd employ highly motivated and professional individuals offering a vast knowledge throughout all sectors of the roof and cladding industry.

https://www.irccarocelle.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Completing this apprenticeship could open the door to future career opportunities within the drawing department, as well as in other areas of the business. As your skills and experience grow, you may progress into more specialised roles, take on greater responsibilities, or even explore leadership or technical development pathways within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Dylan O'Keeffe

dylan.okeeffe@junipertraining.co.uk

07923209239

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000327869.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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