Business Administration Apprentice
Flame UK
West Bridgford (NG2 5LQ)
Closes in 28 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 July 2025
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Summary
Launch your career with Flame UK in Nottingham! As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll support our Account Management Team with data entry, telephone calls, and customer service. Gain real-world experience and grow in a thriving industry. Apply now and take the first step toward your future!
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
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Salary depends on the individual
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (30 min unpaid lunch).
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 19 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
HUB37
37 Gordon Road
West Bridgford
NG2 5LQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD 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
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
Flame UK is a leading waste and environmental services provider to businesses across the UK. Our focus is on delivering the best service in the industry through our frontline team and Account Managers, emphasizing communication, speed of response, and vast industry knowledge. We help businesses with demanding waste management needs and have ambitious growth plans, making this an exciting opportunity for a motivated apprentice to start their career with us. Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Account Management Team as a Business Administration Apprentice. The role is primarily focused on supporting our Account Management Team. The apprentice will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day management of customer accounts, learning the processes and administration behind that, as well as compliance and legal factors around waste management. They will work with a single team on a set portfolio of customers to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers and vendors. Additionally, they will create and populate reports ranging from financial to environmental and be involved in system processes, booking, and liaising with vendors and customers. As an administration-focused business, the Business Administration Apprenticeship is an excellent fit for our team. Upon completion, the apprentice will be skilled enough for a role in customer service, account management, sales, finance, or operations. We are ready to take on an apprentice at any time.
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Alyce Hunt
hunta@chesterfield.ac.uk
07956914838
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332598.
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Closes in 28 days (Monday 18 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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