Business Administration Apprenticeship

PRETTY UNIQUE PRINTS LTD

Colne (BB8 8EG)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 July 2025

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business administration apprentice to join our small, creative team. We are a personalised gifting company that specialises in custom prints and thoughtful gifts for a wide range of special occasions.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 08:00am - 16:00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business administration apprentice to join our small, creative team. We are a personalised gifting company that specialises in custom prints and thoughtful gifts for a wide range of special occasions. 
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a creative business environment while working towards a recognised qualification. You’ll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the business, supporting everything from order processing and fulfilment to customer service and general admin.   

Assisting with daily order processing and packaging 
Providing friendly customer support via email and online selling platforms 
Using design software to fulfil customer orders 
General office admin 
Helping ensure every personalised gift is made and delivered with care

Where you'll work

Holker Business Centre, Burnley Road
Colne
BB8 8EG

Training

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

Training provider

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willingness to learn

About this employer

We create and sell beautiful personalised prints which are perfect for the home, office, caravan or any other place you wish you keep them. We work hard to create prints which are well-suited to your individual requirements and we are always happy to have a chat about any ideas you have to ensure we create the perfect print for you.

https://prettyuniqueprints.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be the opportunity to progress on to a higher level qualification or secure full time employment. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NELSON AND COLNE COLLEGE

Lauren Thomas

lauren.thomas@nelsongroup.ac.uk

01282440319

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329389.

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Closes in 21 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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