Business Administration Apprentice
NEXT GEN ECO GROUP LIMITED
Consett (DH8 7PW)
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 January 2026
Contents
Summary
As an Apprentice you will mainly work behind the scenes supporting the sales and operations teams, helping keep everything running smoothly. You’ll also get involved across different parts of the business, so you’re always learning something new.
- Wage
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£14,918.80 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 to Friday:
10 Min break at 11, 30 Min Lunch, 10 Min break at 3pm
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
- Updating and checking data on our systems.
- Helping with reports, audits, and exports.
- Calling energy suppliers to support active accounts.
- Supporting with admin tasks.
- Helping the sustainability team with things like booking appointments.
- Jumping in where needed, no boring copy-and-paste days.
- A big part of this role is learning to adapt, getting stuck in, and building an all-round understanding of how a real business works.
Where you'll work
Central Block 1, Prospect Business Park
Leadgate
Consett
DH8 7PW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERWENTSIDE 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
Business Administration Apprenticeship is completed fully within the workplace. Successful candidate will be assigned a training consultant here at Derwentside College who will work closely with them for the duration of their apprenticeship programme whether that be in person or over Microsoft teams.
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Next Gen Eco is a business energy consultancy that helps UK businesses save money, cut energy waste, and move towards greener solutions. We deal with things like energy contract renewals, billing support, and sustainability projects such as solar panels, LED lighting, and voltage optimisation. Basically, we help businesses make smarter energy choices without the stress.
After this apprenticeship
- Loads of opportunities to learn new skills.
- Career progression as the business grows.
- Experience in a future-focused, sustainability-led industry.
- This apprenticeship is perfect if you want more than just qualifications you’ll gain confidence, experience, and skills that actually matter.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009501.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11:59pm)