Apprentice Business Administrator
SUNNINGHILL CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED
Hayward Heath (RH16 1BP)
Closes on Monday 22 September 2025
Posted on 15 August 2025
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity to develop foundation knowledge as an Apprentice Business Administrator by providing administrative support to a leading Marketing and Business Development team at Sunninghill Construction Co Limited, whilst studying for a Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£14,133.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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36 hours per week - Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 5 pm (1 hour lunch) and 6 additional hours for study.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 26 October 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
Key elements such as data entry, system filing, Data research, reporting, supporting with ESG records, research whilst learning on the job and studying, will ensure no two days are the same
As a Marketing and Business Development Administrator, you will play a crucial role in supporting our marketing and business development efforts. You will work closely with the marketing and business development team to assist with various initiatives aimed at expanding our brand presence, generating leads, and driving business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Support:
- Coordinate the creation of marketing materials, including brochures, presentations, and digital content.
- Support social media accounts and contribute to content creation and scheduling.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, competitors, and opportunities.
- Support the planning and attend events, trade shows, and promotional activities.
- Support the Estimating Department in preparing quality response information for tender submissions.
Business Development Assistance:
- Assist in identifying potential business opportunities and partners.
- Research and compile prospect lists for outreach and relationship-building.
- Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and other business development materials.
- Assist in maintaining customer, contact and project data and tracking leads and opportunities.
- Coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-ups with clients and prospects.
Administrative Duties:
- Provide general administrative support to the marketing and business development team.
- Manage calendars, schedules, and appointments for team members.
- Prepare and organise documents, reports, tenders and presentations as needed.
Where you'll work
Cornelius House 33 Boltro Road
Hayward Heath
RH16 1BP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
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
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Multi-Tasker
- Adaptable
- Flexible
Other requirements
This role is based in Haywards Heath with any required attendance at college in Chichester. You will need to ensure your commute to both locations is achievable. The office is a short walk from Haywards Heath Station. There is a car park on site. You may be required to attend some events, including Construction Expos and Trade events which will include helping to set up a stand and talking to the visitors. You may also need to visit the occasional site but can offer travel support to/from as required. It would be an advantage if a person has some previous experience within the construction industry. -This roles training based at Chichester College. Learning will be remote although occasional classroom attendance may be required. -The apprentice may be required to travel independently between sites so a driving licence and use of a car would be an advantage but is not required - This is a 21-month apprenticeship including end point assessment.
About this employer
Sunninghill Construction is an established building contractor working in the education, commercial & industrial, residential and community & leisure sectors. Originally formed in 1974 and the company was originally based in Hove, East Sussex, at which time most of the work undertaken was the construction of new local authority housing. As the company became established, work was secured throughout all major sectors. To expand the geographical area, in 1983 we moved to Haywards Heath, and to our larger purpose-built offices in Boltro Road in 1989. The company is financially secure with a highly competent management team and a willing and enthusiastic workforce.
After this apprenticeship
Prospect of a permanent role to the right candidate at the end of their apprenticeship, provided you are happy in the role, have developed well, and are able to carry out their responsibilities confidently and competently
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337482.
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Closes on Monday 22 September 2025
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