Business Administrator Apprentice
SHIELD ENGINEERING CRAMLINGTON LLP
Unit 4, Bolam Park Ind Est, Bassington Drive (NE23 8AD)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 21 July 2025
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Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and organised individual to join our team as a Business administration Apprentice. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals to develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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9.00am - 5.00pm, days to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Unit 4, Bolam Park Ind Est, Bassington Drive
NE23 8AD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF SUNDERLAND 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
Shield Engineering have developed a standard of engineering expertise in the manufacture of high-quality precision machined components and tooling. Our comprehensive engineering service has been developed over 25 years in the business. Highly skilled engineers are involved at the very beginning of any project guaranteeing a smoother and cost-effective transition from design concept to manufacturing. Shield Engineering has invested wisely over the years and installed CAM software to complement our range of CNC machinery, this enables us to handle customer files and produce programs ranging from simple 2D components to full 3D machining of surface forms with 4th axis integration. We machine components in a variety of materials from engineering grade plastics and aluminium to stainless steels, titanium and exotics including Duplex and Super Duplex.
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332713.
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Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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