Business Administration Apprenticeship

ASPIRE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS LTD

Ashton-Under-Lyne (OL5 9AA)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 September 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated & detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team. This is an entry-level role ideal if you are looking to begin your career in administration. The successful candidate will support daily office operations, gain hands-on experience with administrative tasks& receive training in various aspects of office management.

• Wage:

  £11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm Your hours will be between these times.

  30 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 6 October 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 3 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide general administrative support to various departments
• Answer and direct phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Maintain physical and digital filing systems
• Assist in preparing documents, reports, and presentations
• Schedule meetings, appointments, and take meeting minutes
• Order office supplies and manage inventory
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail
• Data entry and updating internal databases
• Support HR, finance, or other teams as required
• Maintain a clean and organised work environment

Where you'll work

Premier House
Manchester Road, Mossley
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL5 9AA

Training

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

Training provider

THE OLDHAM 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

Off-the-job training will take place one day a week at Oldham College.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4-9 (A*-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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Proficient in Word
• Proficient in Excel
• Proficient in Outlook

About this employer

At Aspire Construction, we pride ourselves on delivering projects with precision, passion, and professionalism. Our reliable Civil Engineering & Construction services are unique in the industry with our flexible approach. We have strong ethics of accountability, responsibility and ownership running through every aspect of our business. This ensures all work is carried out to the highest standard, and will be delivered on time and within budget. No surprises. Just clear communications and unmistakable construction expertise, all with a single point of contact reducing your risk and ensuring a smoother project. Our specialist team have experience working in NHS hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, student accommodation & football stadiums. We have experience working in sensitive buildings that are to remain occupied during construction where building user safety is paramount. Typical sectors we operate include, Education, Heritage, Hospitals, Commercial, Retail, Hospitality & Workspaces.

https://aspireconstruction.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full-time position available upon successful completion.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE OLDHAM COLLEGE

Deborah Wynn

deborah.wynn@oldham.ac.uk

0161 785 3586

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339372.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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