Business Administration Apprentice

24/Three

Northampton (NN1 1EW)

Closes in 19 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 July 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career as a Business Admin apprentice at our architectural studio. We’re looking for a hard-working, reliable team-player to support our business with the day-to-day admin in a creative, people-first practice where your contribution will truly be valued, while working towards a Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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The salary is negotiable dependent on experience/age

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 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

Where you'll work

Vulcan Works
34 38 Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN1 1EW

Training

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

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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

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

Skills

About this employer

At 24/Three, we design homes, places and spaces with character, care and lasting value. We believe in thoughtful, collaborative architecture and in the positive impact it can have on people’s lives. You’ll be joining a practice that’s down-to-earth, passionate, full of heart and enjoys a good coffee!

https://www.24three.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A friendly, inclusive and supportive studio culture - A varied role with the opportunity to grow and develop - 27 Days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays - Christmas shut down - Private Healthcare - Doggy Friendly office.

After this apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332277.

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Closes in 19 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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