Business Administration Apprentice
WATES PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED
Manchester (M17 1FQ)
Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
Posted on 11 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Our Business Administration Apprenticeship will provide you with a full understanding of Facilities Management administration.
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our energetic team.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 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
- Raise Purchase Orders for supplier attendance and ordering materials
- Supporting the Contract team with financial administration
- Assist Contract Support with monthly invoicing
- Preparing clear and accurate reports
- Working with the management team to ensure supplier invoices are approved in a timely manner
Providing occasional cover on the site’s FM Helpdesk which includes:
- Raising Work Orders on client CAFM system
- Communicating with building user, engineers and contractors regarding task progress and completion
- Keeping the CAFM system updated throughout work order lifespan – uploading documents, applying correct status, and adding helpful notes
- Managing emails and phone calls within agreed service level agreements
- Scheduling contractors
Where you'll work
Unit 3, Think Park
Mosley Road, Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1FQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REMIT GROUP 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Can meet work deadlines
- Good time management
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
The Wates Group, established in 1897, is one of the leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses in the UK. We employ approximately 3,600 people and work with a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners.
After this apprenticeship
There are many different routes within Wates after successful completion.
Wates offer a wide range of career progression opportunities including further qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship.
The right candidate could move into a permanent role, and we have a Trainee Management programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009867.
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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)
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