Business Administration Apprenticeship

MASON YOUNG JQ LTD

Warstone Lane, Jewellery Quarter, (B18 6JB)

Closes in 13 days (Monday 13 October 2025)

Posted on 22 September 2025

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Summary

Join Mason Young JQ Ltd as a Business Administration Apprentice! Gain hands-on experience in client communication, record keeping, property marketing, finance, and office support. Work closely with a small, supportive team while developing key skills for a career in business administration.

• Wage:

  £14,722.50 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- 5pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 20 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

Duties will include:

• Answering phones in the office and providing great advice to our clients
• Creating and maintaining accurate records
• Maintaining our client database (CRM)
• Promotion of the business
• Creating brochures to assist with the promotion of commercial properties
• Arranging boards for vacant properties
• Supporting the preparation of property reports
• Typing up of plans provided by the surveyor
• Uploading details to the website
• Assisting with local property viewings
• Assisting with finance processes such as invoicing and banking
• Dealing with customers
• Sending emails
• Other general administration duties including data entry

Where you'll work

6 Warstone Mews,
Warstone Lane, Jewellery Quarter,
B18 6JB

Training

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

Training provider

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE 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

Teaching and learning the skills, knowledge and behaviours within Business Administration

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Sales Skills
• Team working

Other requirements

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About this employer

Mason Young is a specialist property consultancy established in 2009, offering a wide range of commercial property services. From supporting small start-ups to advising large multinational corporations, the firm provides expertise in commercial agency (buying, selling, and lettings), lease consultancy, rent reviews, investments, property management, rating, planning, and general maintenance. With extensive local knowledge and many years of experience, Mason Young helps businesses navigate the property market, ensuring value, protecting interests, and saving time and money. Based in the Jewellery Quarter, the firm has become the leading agency for offices, workshops, industrial/warehouse premises, retail units, land, and investment property. Recognised by CoStar in 2012 and 2013 as one of Birmingham’s most active agents, Mason Young continues to build a strong reputation for professionalism, expertise, and client-focused service.

After this apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Business Administrator role within Mason Young JQ Ltd, with options to take on greater responsibility long-term

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE NVQ TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343230.

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Closes in 13 days (Monday 13 October 2025)

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