Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Summary

Join our team to provide essential administrative support for our Catering & Cleaning services. Your role will be varied and impactful, contributing to an effective service. If you’re organised and proactive, we want to hear from you!

Wage

£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Office hours between 8:00am - 5:00pm. Rota in place to cover early starts and late finishes.

37 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 28 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

The key roles of this post will include:

To provide general administrative support to ensure an effective and efficient service is provided, to include all office functions
To deal with all telephone calls and action appropriately to ensure the provision of a high-quality service
To provide a high level of customer service to service users, members of the public and external organisations, via telephone, letter, e mail and in person to ensure an ongoing provision of a high-quality service
To update manual and computerised records to ensure a high level of accuracy is maintained and data and reports are produced as and when required
To undertake general financial administration to comply with financial requirements using the council’s financial systems
To prepare memorandums, letters, reports and word processing work as directed

Where you'll work

Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 1HH

Training

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

College or training organisation

GATESHEAD COUNCIL

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.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or Literature (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
Logical
Non judgemental

About this company

Gateshead is a constantly changing borough combining modern facilities with a fascinating heritage and the demand for our services continues to grow.

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

Progression for the right candidate.

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