Apprenticeship Administrator

Brooklands College

Surrey (KT13 8TT)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 August 2025

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Summary

Our Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship involves general admin, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance. This role champions our values. We champion your growth, inspire learning from experts, collaborate on shared goals, and care about your professional journey. It's a great step toward a successful career.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00 and Friday 08:30 to 16:30

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

  • Managing and organizing physical and digital files and records
  • Ordering and maintaining office supplies and equipment
  • Scheduling, coordinating, and managing meetings and appointments
  • Booking meeting rooms and arranging for catering or other logistical needs
  • Supporting our Quality team with administration duties when required 

Where you'll work

Heath Road
Weybridge
Surrey
KT13 8TT

Training

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

Training provider

BROOKLANDS 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

Business Administrator Level 3.

The training for this program is entirely workplace-based, meaning you'll learn and develop your skills directly within our company environment. You will be fully supported throughout your apprenticeship by both a dedicated training coach and a mentor, who will provide guidance, feedback, and support as you progress.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade Grade 4 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

About this employer

We are a further education college that serves the community of Surrey and the neighbouring county of Middlesex. We have three campuses that are closely located to the town centres of Weybridge and Ashford, with very good local transport links and train links to London. We are proud to offer both full and part time education and training across a broad range of subjects and course levels for both young people and adults. More than 6,000 students choose to study with us each year either to start or enhance their career pathway, or to broaden their skills and knowledge for their own professional development.

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Company benefits

Generous holiday entitlement Financial benefits and discounts Pension (TPS or LGPS) Free on-site parking Staff wellbeing and fitness resources Employee recognition schemes Opportunities for professional development

After this apprenticeship

A Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for various career paths. Upon completion, you can progress to more senior administrative roles, such as Office Manager, Personal Assistant, or Administration Executive. The skills you gain are highly transferable across different sectors, allowing you to specialize in areas like HR, finance, or project management. Many apprentices also choose to pursue further qualifications, such as a Level 4 apprenticeship in a related field like Team Leading or Project Management, to continue their professional development and move into supervisory or managerial positions.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Brooklands College

Ian Carey

ian.carey@brooklands.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338872.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 5 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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