Business Administrator Apprentice

KINGCOMBE STONBURY LIMITED

AMPTHILL (MK45 2NW)

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2025

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Summary

A great opportunity for someone who wants to start their career in administration and business! We are looking for a motivated and keen individual to join our team as a business administrator apprentice where you will be given hands on experience and a qualification at the end of it.

Wage

£11,778 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm

30 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

As our Business Administrator Apprentice, you'll support the daily operations of the business, gaining hands-on experience in areas such as:

  • Managing emails, phone calls, and correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate records and filing systems including financial records
  • Supporting various departments with administrative tasks
  • Updating databases and assisting with reporting
  • Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders

Where you'll work

UNIT 3-5
DOOLITTLE YARD
FROGHALL ROAD
AMPTHILL
MK45 2NW

Training

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

Training provider

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) 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

  • Level 3 Business Apprenticeship qualification
  • On the job training with experienced mentors
  • Career development opportunities
  • A friendly and supportive work environment

More training information

  • This will be a blended delivery, a mixture of Microsoft Teams and face to face
  • All training will take place on site and within your working hours
  • Ixion Holdings will complete functional skills where necessary and will ensure Health & Safety, British Values and Equality & Diversity is embedded throughout the course

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4/C or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Willingness to learn

About this employer

We design & build splash pads for holiday parks, councils and other enterprises who use water play. We also service and maintain them yearly.

http://www.thesplash.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

24 annual days +bank holidays. Company events – Christmas dos/Lunches. Income protection perk. Work Home policy.

Disability Confident

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

  • Business administrator
  • Finance assistant
  • Project administrator

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

Manpreet Nijor

manpreet.nijor@shaw-trust.org.uk

07928506586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333489.

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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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