Business Support Administrator Apprentice

EMBERS INSTALLATIONS LTD

LEEDS (LS6 4ER)

Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2025

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Summary

Kickstart Your Career with Us! Entry-Level Business Administration Apprenticeship. Ready to take your first step into business? If you’re enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to grow within a fast-paced company, we want you! This exciting apprenticeship is for someone hardworking and ready to learn—more than a job, it’s a chance to build your future.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm 1/2 lunch. Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm. 1/2 hour lunch.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 4 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

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Get hands-on experience in a busy, dynamic office environment
  • Interact directly with customers in our showroom and over the phone
  • Learn the ropes of business administration from the ground up
  • Receive ongoing support and guidance from a friendly, experienced team

What You’ll Gain:

  • Work towards an Advanced Level 3 Business Administration qualification
  • Develop valuable skills in communication, organisation, and customer service
  • Build confidence and become a true “people person”
  • Open the door to future career progression within our growing company

Who We’re Looking For:

  • A positive attitude and a willingness to learn
  • Someone reliable, friendly, and confident
  • A team player who’s ready to make a real impact

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, be supported, and make a difference - this is it.

Where you'll work

28 MONK BRIDGE ROAD
LEEDS
LS6 4ER

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

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:

  • Level 3 Business Administrator Standard Apprenticeship
  • Level 2 Functional Skills maths and English if not already achieved.
  • You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
  • This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
  • You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
  • Assessment is through a variety of methods including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
  • All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths & English (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good attendance record
  • Self Motivated
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft
  • Adaptable
  • Clean and tidy appearance

Other requirements

Hours will include alternate Saturdays.

About this employer

Embers Installations Ltd We can supply a fireplace to suit every style and space. We also offer a full refurbishment service on original marble or slate surrounds and have the expert knowledge required for Victorian and Art Deco fireplace restoration. With decades of experience in fireplace supply and installation we can help you find the right style of fireplace to suit your budget and setting and help guide you through each step of the process.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Great prospects for progression to a full-time position for the right candidate

Ask a question

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 VAC1000334286.

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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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