Business Admin Apprentice

A.R. WHOLESALE LIMITED

Middlesbrough (TS9 5NZ)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 March 2026

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Summary

AR Entertainments Ltd are a fun, family-owned company, based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, who have provided event management across the whole of the UK since 1993. They are looking for a creative thinking and hardworking candidate to join their team as a Business Administrator Apprentice.

Wage

£14,560 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- Friday Hours TBC.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 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

Reporting to the Company Directors your responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Communicating over the telephone with customers, clients and colleagues.
  • Managing email inboxes.
  • Answering incoming calls to the office.
  • Creating documents.
  • Using Spreadsheets.
  • Assisting with Accounts Payable and Receivable.
  • Creating proposals/quotes fitting the client’s requirements and presenting in a timely manner.
  • Attending event showcases and fairs promoting AR Entertainments services.
  • Helping develop and deliver the business plan and develop the AR Entertainments business.
  • Attend some events to gain understanding of equipment and staffing.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure all event details are communicated effectively.
  • Responding promptly and accurately with warmth and friendliness via email or phone to all questions asked by our customers and suppliers.
  • Plan and create engaging content for the website & social media.

Where you'll work

1
Mount Pleasant Way Stokesley Business Park
Stokesley
Middlesbrough
TS9 5NZ

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH 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

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 & English (grade 4 or above)

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

Skills

  • Organisation skills
  • Creative Thinking
  • Excellent Interpersonal Skills
  • Positive and Professional
  • IT Proficient

About this employer

AR Entertainments Ltd are a fun, family-owned company, based in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, who have provided event management across the whole of the UK since 1993.
Our aim is to provide customers with the best possible professional service and deliver an unforgettable experience for all our clients. Our ever-growing portfolio has over 200 engaging products and experiences to choose from. We offer creative event design, entertainment services and equipment hire for any size of corporate, community or private event. We provide for some of the largest and most renowned venues, events and companies including The British Grand Prix, Alton Towers, The Brit Awards and many more.

After this apprenticeship

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021930.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 13 April 2026 at 11:59pm)