Business Support Administrator Apprentice
NORCO COMPOSITES LIMITED
Winfrith Newburgh (DT2 8ZB)
Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026
Posted on 25 March 2026
Contents
Summary
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the successful delivery of projects by providing efficient administrative and organisational assistance. You will gain hands-on experience in project coordination, communication, and business operations while developing key professional skills.
- Wage
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£20,320 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (including college time)
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 1 May 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
Develop and maintain effective electronic project delivery plans using project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.
Maintain a clear understanding of project status by:
- Communicating regularly with Project Managers
- Attending project review meetings, workshops, and briefings
- Liaising with project stakeholders
Administer project information and records, including:
- Project schedules
- Budgets and cost tracking information
- Performance and progress reports
- Project communications and documentation
- Prepare and issue routine project correspondence to customers and stakeholders in a professional manner
Arrange, facilitate, and support project meetings, including:
- Scheduling and coordinating logistics
- Taking accurate minutes
- Recording actions, decisions, and key discussion points
- Supporting workshops and site visits.
Additional Responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to other areas of the business where appropriate, particularly when:
- Project workload allows additional capacity
- Tasks align with apprenticeship learning objectives
- Work is approved by the Project Managers
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Development Opportunities This apprenticeship will provide:
- Practical experience in project administration
- Exposure to business operations and stakeholder management
- Opportunities to develop professional communication and organisational skills
- Support toward achieving a recognised Business Administration qualification
Suitable candidates are advised that this role will require you to complete and pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and further National Security Vetting checks (NSV). Successful Candidates will be advised of the security vetting requirements, subject to any job offer under certain conditions. Must be over 18 (for security clearance). Must be a UK citizen only. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we encourage early submission.
Where you'll work
Kimmeridge House
Dorset Innovation Park
Winfrith Newburgh
DT2 8ZB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
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
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
- Science and or Engineering subject (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
- Administrative skills
- Communication skills
- Initiative
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Other requirements
As part of the application process, the candidate will also apply direct to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/business-administration-apprenticeship-level-3 Must be able to travel to Poole for college and to our site at the Dorset Innovation Park.
About this employer
NORCO Composites & GRP is a leading manufacturer of large composite structures and GRP mouldings. With sites located in Holton Heath and Winfrith, NORCO provide a complete composites manufacturing service from design & engineering to parts manufacturing and final assembly. Our customers include top names such as BAE, Rolls Royce, Airbus, Sunseeker, and Siemens. Our mission is to continue to grow our portfolio of clients with a focus on sectors such as Marine Defence, Aerospace, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. We strive to be at the forefront of the composites manufacturing industry, using the latest technologies and techniques to manufacture high-quality and sustainable products for our customers. Operating since 1985, we have built a strong team culture that promotes growth, development, and innovation. We value our employees by offering financial recognition within a strong and growing business
After this apprenticeship
Progression depending on individual's career aspirations but we can support additional qualifications and apprenticeships.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022918.
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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026