Business Administrator Apprentice

Fairhaven Lodge

LYTHAM ST ANNES (FY8 1NN)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 March 2026

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Summary

Implement actions to meet and maintain administrative and financial standards.

Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the administrative and financial practice.

Evaluate standards of administrative and financial competence.

• Wage:

  £9,422.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm or as directed by the manager.

  24 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 1 April 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

The Administrator’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To maintain administrative and financial skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain that currency of practice
• To provide administrative and financial services for the company in accordance with current best practice
• To supervise the administrative and financial services within the company in accordance with agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations, in line with accepted best practice and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees
• Support the effective resolution of team conflicts
• Work to establish effective employer/employee relationships

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

• Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
• Promote a positive image for the people and employees of the company
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Where you'll work

7-9 FAIRHAVEN ROAD
LYTHAM ST ANNES
FY8 1NN

Training

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

Training provider

TRAINING WORKS (NW) 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

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

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
• Administrative skills

Other requirements

Pass DBS Check.

About this employer

Fairhaven Lodge Dementia Care home in Lytham St Anne's, consists of single rooms with ensuite facilities and welcomes up to 25 residents with dementia. It is based in a scenic location with excellent amenities. It has been in operation for over 25 years and aims to provide comfortable surroundings and focused personal care.

With 23 private ensuite bedrooms, Fairhaven Lodge offers a wide range of residential care options including dementia, older learning disability, old age, convalescence and respite care. The team specialises in complex behaviour support for individuals diagnosed with any dementia or extensive memory loss. Related or conditions integrated with dementia are also supported at Fairhaven Lodge.

After this apprenticeship

Progress onto different qualifications, Progression in role 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING WORKS (NW) LTD

Chloe Mcilwaine

chloe@training-works.co.uk

01253478180

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020069.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)