Business Development Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

Join our dynamic Development team as a Development Project Support Apprentice and play a vital role in keeping our projects running smoothly behind the scenes. What You Will Gain: Business Administration Level 3 Practical experience in a fast-paced development environment. Skills in project management, IT systems, and document control.

Wage

£22,300 a year

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Pay rising to £24,800 on successful completion of Probation

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - Hybrid style with 2-3 days in the office

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

Key Responsibilities:

Handle general queries from internal and external customers
Process invoices and works payment certificates accurately and efficiently
Maintain and update project records and documentation
Support the team with day-to-day administrative tasks
Assist in organising and managing project files and communications
Learn and apply project management and IT skills through your apprenticeship

Where you'll work

Weston Gateway Business Park
3 Filers Way
Weston-super-Mare
BS24 7JP

Training

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

College or training organisation

MBKB LTD

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
Online provider - schedule to be confirmed at interview

Requirements

Desirable 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
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Literacy and Numeracy
Attention to Detail
Financial Awareness

Other requirements

If you have already completed an A-Level in Business Administration, unfortunately, you will not be able to apply for this apprenticeship.

About this company

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal. Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together. As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

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Company benefits

Generous Annual Leave, Pension Contributions, Health Benefits and Perks, Learning and Development opportunities, Family Support, Health and Wellbeing Benefits, Enhanced Sick Pay, Cycle to Work and Car Benefit Schemes, 4 paid Volunteering Days a year

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

The potential to progress into a career with LiveWest in Business Administration within your own or other departments.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MBKB LTD

careers@livewest.co.uk

01392 814599

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329778.

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Closes in 23 days (Thursday 31 July 2025)

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