Business Administrator Apprentice
CORNWALL GLASS & GLAZING LIMITED
Bristol (BS4 5RG)
Closes in 12 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 October 2025
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Summary
Cornwall Glass are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to work within this experienced and well-run company to gain a Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship. The aim is to support the Sales & Estimating office team by communicating with both our suppliers and customers, as well as inputting orders with a high level of accuracy.
- Wage
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£15,704 a year
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Structured development plans include 3-month salary reviews to reward progress and commitment. Apprentices following our group's award nominated Apprenticeship Journey and have regular reviews.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday-Friday
8am-5pm.
1 hour unpaid break to be taken throughout each shift.
Hours will differ for applications over 18 or once the successful candidate turns 18 (7.15am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
40 hours 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
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Accounts and customer liaison
- General administration
- IT skills, including Microsoft Office software such as Outlook, Excel and Word
- Invoicing
- Order input onto Glass Pro (IT system – training will be provided)
- Outgoing and incoming sales calls
- Pricing
- Production and supplier liaison
- Quotation chasing
- Sales office organisation
Where you'll work
Unit 1-3, 306 Industrial Estate 242-244
Broomhill Road
Bristol
BS4 5RG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL 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
Training and Qualification Level.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal or external customers.
- City of Bristol College
- Off-site in its entirety
More training information
Level 3 apprenticeship in business admin, provided by an external training provider who will visit you onsite.
1 day a week will be allocated to complete the apprenticeship work on site.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Cornwall Glass is a leading glass and glazing company with a proud heritage and a strong presence across the South West. As an apprentice, you'll join a supportive team committed to craftsmanship, innovation, and helping you build a rewarding career in the glazing industry. This is your chance to learn from experienced professionals and grow with a company that values its people. Cornwall Glass is part of Cornwall Group Ltd, which also includes Mackenzie Glass, Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, Forward and Annie & Maude, each a Limited company in their own right.
http://www.cornwallglass.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Generous Holiday Allowance, Pension Scheme (from Month 4) and Private Healthcare (Month 7). Apprentices will also receive a £250 contribution to driving lessons if required after 9 months and a High Street voucher on completion.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Progressing into higher level jobs within the company, or the groups company in either sales or management.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346918.
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Closes in 12 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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