Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

Are you ready for an exciting challenge? We have a fabulous opportunity for a Business Administration apprentice to join our dynamic team, based at our offices in Sheepbridge. We're seeking a detail-oriented and bubbly individual who has exceptional organisational skills, and is eager to grow within our company.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

Inbound and outbound telephone calls
Document processing
Data entry
Payment processing
Matching purchase orders to delivery notes and invoices
Liaising with external customers for various matters
General administration
Create a variety of reports

Where you'll work

Unit 52, Carrwood Rd, Chesterfield
S41 9QB

Training

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

College or training organisation

CHESTERFIELD 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

An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence. You will be expected to work towards Business Administration Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
Administrative skills
Team working

Other requirements

Wage increments are set periodically in line with performance and achievement on your apprenticeship.

About this company

AD Tyres (Wholesale) Ltd was founded in 1991 and is a family run independent tyre wholesaler, based in Chesterfield. Predominately we are a Car & Van tyre dealer, but we also sell Commercial Tyres all direct to the trade. We sell a full range of budget and performance Car Tyres and Van Tyres in all major brands including; Bridgestone, Continental, Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli. Our main delivery areas include South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley), Derbyshire (Chesterfield, Peak District and Glossop) as well as Nottinghamshire (Mansfield, Retford, Long Eaton and Nottingham). We offer deliveries to the aforementioned and surrounding areas twice daily (morning and afternoon.) Our customer service and competitive prices are second to none.

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After this apprenticeship

The planned progression for the right person is to enrol onto the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship, followed by the Level 3 and 4.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE

Alyce Hunt

hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk

07956914838

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328474.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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