Business Admin Apprentice

Kier Group

Northamptonshire (NN6 9BX)

Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026)

Posted on 27 February 2026

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Summary

We're looking for a Business Admin Apprentice to join our Transportation Team based in Northamptonshire, working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration.

• Wage:

  £20,800 a year

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday. Between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• 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

• Learning how to draft and process traffic regulation orders and related statutory notices under the various sections of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and other relevant legislation.
• Help to investigate appropriate parking control improvements, including public consultations and the progression and implementation of schemes where appropriate, in accordance with the annual review programme.
• Support the programmes for reviewing all existing parking restrictions, requests for additional parking restrictions or changes to existing ones.
• Learning how to develop, maintain and update the Client's ParkMap TRO management system.
• Be responsible for maintaining and updating traffic orders systems and indexes.

Where you'll work

Brixworth Depot Harborough Road
Brixworth
Northamptonshire
NN6 9BX

Training

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

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

Other in:

Maths and English (grade level 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working

About this employer

Did you know Kier has been placed in the government’s top 100 apprentice employers? You can trust us to help shape your future. Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world – and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you’ll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that’s helping shape the world of tomorrow.

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

Administrator. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016107.

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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 1 April 2026)

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