Apprentice Business Administrator

SCORE (EUROPE) LIMITED

Norfolk (NR30 3LL)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 August 2025

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Summary

You will be building initial work experience in the allocated function. After the initial period, you will be allocated a competency framework to work towards, which details specific tasks that are required for the role. On completion of these tasks to a consistent level, the apprentice is signed off and their competency profile is improved.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 11 September 2025

Duration

1 year 2 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

Typical tasks include

  • Management of communications
  • Emails
  • Telephone calls
  • Compiling and updating of reports on job progress and status. Processing data on our various computer-based systems for tracking status and managing targets
  • Working with and building relationships with various departments and team members to ensure a smooth operation and accurate record keeping

 

During year 2 you will undertake a Level 3 in a business discipline to suit your role. This will involve working with limited support on the tasks already competent on and demonstrating to an assessor in the workplace confidence, efficiency, and able to undertake these tasks proficiently. A portfolio of evidence is also required.

You will be supported each step of the way in developing your skills and knowledge on a wide variety of office-based work scopes. As you gain experience you will increase in confidence and ability and be able to handle more sophisticated tasks and become more independent in your application of our tried and tested techniques. By the end of your training period, you will be proficient in conducting a wide range of business support tasks, confidently executing work in an efficient and professional manner. 

Where you'll work

33-36 Southgates Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR30 3LL

Training

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

Training provider

EAST COAST 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 standard will be delivered using workplace training and learning, together with online learning and 1-2-1 support.

You will work towards gaining a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Applicants must sit a Skills Test for Business Support Apprenticeship.

About this employer

Score (Europe) Limited have a workshop facility in Great Yarmouth. Score Europe area provider for valve services in the European market with over 30 years of experience in delivering valve solutions in the oil & gas market. Their products and services include valve supply, valve repair, actuators supply, valve actuation, valve testing, enhanced valve testing, field support.

After this apprenticeship

Once you have qualified, there may be an opportunity for you to carry on employment with us.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST COAST COLLEGE

Roxanne Way

r.way@eastcoast.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335918.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 21 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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