Business Admin Apprentice -Taylor Woodrow - South West

TAYLOR WOODROW INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED

Bristol, Devon

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)

Posted on 16 February 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join the support team for civil engineering company in South West region.

• Wage:

  £19,500 a year

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  • Opportunity to salary progression bi-annual • Benefits portal – everyday discounts. • Pension scheme with employer contribution. 2 years fixed term contract

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 5.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  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

• Ensure office facilities are maintained and organised
• Support the site team in preparing correspondences and reports
• Book and facilitate the organisation of meetings, including preparation and distribution of all relevant documents in advance
• Organising and managing diaries
• Sort, maintain, copy and distribute correspondence as directed
• Meeting and greeting visitors
• Work on projects
• Data entry

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• Temple Point, Redcliffe Way, Bristol, BS1 6NL
• Rockbeare Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2HB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

RHG CONSULT LTD

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 Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship
• Location of training: Online, Workshops, On-the-Job assessments

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5 and above)
• Maths (grade 4 and above)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working

Other requirements

• Excellent English skills, both written and oral. • High level of MS Office and IT competence. • Level 2 in Maths and English • Workplace experience desirable but not essential

About this employer

Whether we are delivering small scale improvements or a major project, Taylor Woodrow’s success is founded on the teams that we build, the relationships we develop and the engineering solutions that we provide. We have a strong regional presence across the UK, where local people bring local solutions across a range of infrastructure and civil engineering projects as part of long-term frameworks. This is complimented by our ability to deliver major infrastructure projects requiring complex engineering solutions. Our projects support the UK’s energy transition, deliver improvements to the highways network and enhance rail infrastructure. The strategic infrastructure that we construct are the building blocks for growth and this includes a role in delivering the UK’s low carbon transport future through High Speed 2. We operate across all stages of the project lifecycle, with our Engineering Services team supporting clients through the development and design phase of infrastructure projects to foster the right solutions. Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. Taking the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work within is an integral part of our work to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy. Taylor Woodrow is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.

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Company benefits

• 26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
• 2 days paid volunteering. Possibility for a permanent contract based on performance & apprenticeship achievement

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

Our Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert.

You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.  

• Mentor allocation and guidance
• Additional training be provided
• Involvement in projects

We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015697.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Sunday 15 March 2026)

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