Apprentice Business Administrator
R.G. CARTER LIMITED
Ipswich (IP3 9UH)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 29 August 2025)
Posted on 30 July 2025
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Summary
R G Carter is a construction firm in the East of England, first established in 1921, delivering innovative and high-quality projects for both private and public clients. They are currently looking for an apprentice Business Administrator to join and learn within their team.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, between 8:15am and 5:00pm (1 hour for lunch)
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Main Duties:
- Dealing with email enquiries in a prompt & efficient manner
- Answer incoming calls
- Electronic filing and scanning
- Raising purchase orders
- Admin support for our on-site teams
- Collating and organising documents
- Drawing management
- Meeting and Greeting Visitors
You will work towards completion of a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship the duration of this is 2 years. Your continued employment will be dependent upon successful and timely completion of the apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
R G Carter Ltd, Drayton House, 1 Belfry Road
Ipswich
IP3 9UH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST SUFFOLK 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
- The learner will be studying the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification.
- Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
This is a full-time on-site office position where you will be working within our small friendly team. Most of the day will be spent at a PC, however, we would like you to have a core understanding of other aspects of our business, so this will be organized throughout your apprenticeship.
About this employer
R G Carter is a construction firm in the East of England, first established in 1921, delivering innovative and high-quality projects for both private and public clients. The R G Carter Training Academy facilitates all construction training requirements for the diverse range of companies within the group. With current employee numbers of 730 staff, vast amounts of training and qualifications are required to meet legislation.
After this apprenticeship
After a couple of years in the job, you can train for another position in the company if you have the relevant qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334683.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 29 August 2025)
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