Business Administration Apprenticeship

JNE CONSTRUCTION LTD

Plymouth (PL7 5JY)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 October 2025

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Summary

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with the accounts team. With a focus on adding value, the role of business administrator contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams.

Wage

£13,338 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 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

  • The business administrator is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity
  • The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills
  • The business administrator is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills

Where you'll work

Falcon House
3 Eagle Road, Langage Business Park, Plympton
Plymouth
PL7 5JY

Training

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

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING 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

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

More training information

Training will be held at Greenlight Training Plympton

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills

About this employer

JNE Constrcution based in Riverford Building 25-27 Estover Close Plymouth Devon South West PL6 7PL England

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential of a full time in house position
  • Ongoing trainign and support

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

Richard Musgrove

rmusgrove@greenlightsc.co.uk

07414288643

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344964.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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