Business Admin Apprentice
AW SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Barrow-In-Furness (LA14 1NB)
Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 November 2025
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Summary
We are currently looking for a Business Admin Apprentice to support our Ship Management business. The role will include business admin functions such as meeting minute taking, report writing, data administration and filing. The role will also involve an element of data analysis.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 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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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
This may be adjusted to meet business needs.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- 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
- Administration function within the office, including filing, minute taking, and general data administration
- Data analysis. This will involve collating data from different areas of the business and collating it in a single deliverable report
- Presentation of information to the customer
Where you'll work
AW Ship Management, College House
Howard Street
Barrow-In-Furness
LA14 1NB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FURNESS 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
- Level 3 in Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- Furness College, Barrow-in-Furness
- One day per week day release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Other requirements
Candidate should be outgoing and able to work from own initiative. A highly motivated individual with a positive work ethic.
About this employer
At AW Ship Management Ltd, we provide a complete ship management service from new build, valuation, repair and maintenance to crewing, purchasing and accountancy. For more than a century, we have proven ourselves to be leaders in the UK’s maritime industry and key players in all the world’s shipping markets. At all times our service remains personal, flexible and bespoke: providing complete reassurance and maximum ROI. Our team of experienced superintendents and managers ensure customers operate the safest, most secure and cost effective vessels; whatever their size, type or location.
After this apprenticeship
- This apprenticeship will give the successful candidate experience of working in HR/crewing, payroll, procurement and operations
- The qualifications and experience gained upon successful completion of this apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AW SHIP MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Daniel McGeown
dmg@awsml.co.uk
07821683172
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000349984.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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