Business Administrator Apprentice
TORR SCIENTIFIC LTD
EAST SUSSEX (TN40 2RZ)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2025
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Summary
Torr Scientific Ltd are recruiting for a Business Administration Apprentice. The successful apprentice will learn administration for the Torr Scientific Ltd commercial team. This role would suit candidates who want to experience multiple roles within a production company to help decide their future career path.
- Wage
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£14,329.90 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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8.30am - 5.00pm Monday - Thursday and 8.30am - 1.00pm on Fridays.
36 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 November 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
TSL is currently seeking an enthusiastic Level 3 Apprentice Business Administrator to join the commercial department with duties including:
- Processing purchase orders, sales orders and enquiries
- Helping to provide excellent service and communication to customers via phone, email and online meetings
- General office administration
This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone considering a career in purchasing, sales, customer service, marketing, or general office administration to learn from a friendly and experienced team in a vibrant office environment.
Full training and support will be given to build skills and grow your personal confidence. You will also be encouraged to share your own ideas, in particular to help with the growth of the company’s presence on social media.
Where you'll work
UNIT 11 PEBSHAM RURAL PARK
PEBSHAM LANE
BEXHILL-ON-SEA
EAST SUSSEX
TN40 2RZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST SUSSEX 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
- As part of the apprenticeship you will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard qualification. You will receive a grade Pass or Distinction on completion
- In addition to the apprenticeship standard you will complete Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English, if you don't have GCSEs grades C/4 or above or equivalent
- The delivery will take place in the workplace and the final exams at one of East Sussex College's campuses
- The apprenticeship will be delivered fully in the workplace, and you will have assessor meetings every 4-6 weeks and workplace reviews every 10-12 weeks to monitor your progress
- There will also be monthly workshops
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
- Number skills
- Target driven
About this employer
TSL is a friendly, family-run business in Bexhill-on-Sea which produces X-ray anodes, UHV Viewports, anti-reflective coatings and electron-optical equipment. The company was established in 1998 and has grown to employ 36 people in a range of roles, including sales, accounts, administration, marketing, engineering, scientific research, technical drawing, cleanroom manufacturing and glassblowing. TSL products are purchased by equipment manufacturers, universities and research facilities, contributing to progress in areas as diverse as quantum computing, medical advancement, space exploration and environmental research.
After this apprenticeship
Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Katie Parris
katie.parris@escg.ac.uk
030 300 39871
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346589.
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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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