Business Administration Apprenticeship

NGU Homes

GATESHEAD (NE9 5EX)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 July 2025


Summary

As a letting agent we want to provide people with all the services they require during the lifetime of their property investment. Our lettings team provides the initial steps in finding an excellent tenant for our landlords.

Wage

£16,489.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 an hour

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Fridays - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

42 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 10 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

Your typical roles and responsibilities are broken down to being an inbound property agent:

  • Liaising with tenants when it comes to rent and maintenance queries.
  • Liaising with landlords - giving updates on any property issues.
    Implementing rent increases.
  • Returning missed calls / voicemails.
  • Admin tasks - post, letters, general administration, and other day to day tasks.
  • Resolving customer queries.

Where you'll work

469-471 DURHAM ROAD
GATESHEAD
NE9 5EX

Training

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

Training provider

ITEC NORTH EAST 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

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Via your ITEC tutor and on-the-job training, you'll get the opportunity to learn:

  • IT
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communications
  • Quality
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management
  • Relevant regulation
  • Policies
  • Business fundamentals
  • External environment factors

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Employer suggested entry requirement Minimum of 4 GCSE’s grade 3/D or higher Grade 4/C or equivalent in either Maths or English

About this employer

At NGU Homes, we exist for one reason — to make your property work harder for you. Founded in 2007 by brothers Chris and Nigel, NGU was born from personal experience, deep-rooted passion, and a clear mission: to do estate agency differently. With backgrounds in finance, investment, and property management — and having built a personal portfolio of over 150 properties — we know first-hand what it takes to succeed in the property market. Today, we manage more than 700 properties and help homeowners and landlords across the North East unlock the full potential of their property.

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After this apprenticeship

Possibility in a permanent position upon the completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ITEC NORTH EAST LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000334790.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 1 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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