Administrative Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

We’re looking for a proactive and reliable Apprentice Office Administrator to support the smooth running of our office operations. In this varied and vital role, you’ll gain experience across administration, finance, and reception while working closely with multiple teams.

Wage

£16,185 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 2 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

Assisting the Company Administrator with tasks which may include:

Entry of costs, supplies and invoices to accounting systems / computer data entry
Filing tasks and upkeep of filing systems
Reconciliation of supplier invoices
Staff admin – timesheets, expenses, travel management
Reordering of sundry stock
Maintenance of vehicle records & data
Reception duties - greeting, telephony
Assisting the bookkeeper with accounting tasks as may be required

Where you'll work

UNIT 26
SOUTHFIELD ROAD TRADING ESTATE
NAILSEA
BRISTOL
BS48 1JJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) 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

Next Level will work closely with you to complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

We can hire apprentices at any time and hold regular workshops for those on the course.

These workshops occur once every 2 weeks both online and in our academy in Bristol City Centre.

You will get specific 1-2-1 tutoring and regular reviews between you tutor, manager and yourself to ensure you are meeting deadlines and staying on top of your work.

If required we can also provide Functional Skills in maths and English throughout your apprenticeship.

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills

About this company

Cornelsen Ltd is a part of Cornelsen Group headquartered in Germany. From the UK we provide treatment plants for all the European operations as well as support for further regions. The premises combines manufacturing as well as office space, with approx. 22 employees in the UK

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship you could contuine a career within administration, or look to take further related qualifcations.

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