Business development Apprentice

INFRASTRUCTURE GATEWAY LTD

KETTERING (NN15 6XR)

Closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026

Posted on 7 April 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to work for a prestigious company who have been working their expertise with developers providing them with to deliver the utilities on construction projects, you will be understanding new technologies to aid in diversification and much more, if you are interested apply today! 

Wage

£16,640 a year

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£16,640 to £17,000 per annum depending on age and experience

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 June 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

  • Assist BDMs with hitting/exceeding monthly and annual sales targets by inputting accurate data into the system.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
  • Assist with effectively managing BDM Calendars.
  • Learn to effectively communicate the value proposition through proposals and presentations.
  • Understand new technologies to aid in diversification.
  • Work closely with colleagues on cross-territory opportunities and other internal teams on marketing materials and case studies.
  • Work with the Finance, Account Management, Operations and Technical teams to implement targeted sales strategy.
  • Work with internal teams on behalf of clients to ensure the highest level of customer service.

Key Skills:

  • Good use of IT skills with Microsoft office package
  • Accuracy and a keen eye for detail
  • Team player
  • Good communicator and Listener
  • Able to solve problems
  • Oral and written communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to take a confident and diplomatic approach with staff, colleagues, and customers
  • Numerical and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and information and produce it in a clear and logical format

This role will be supported by the Business Administration Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.

Where you'll work

VANTAGE HOUSE
KETTERING PARKWAY
KETTERING VENTURE PARK
KETTERING
NN15 6XR

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF 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

  • Level 3 Business administration
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/c)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Our client has been working the expertise with developers providing them with to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their site's, on time and on budget. 

They are now looking for a Business Development Apprentice to join their team. The successful candidate will be assisting the Business Development Team in managing the activity of the company's sales. Their primary duties include inputting accurate information into the system, analysing sales data, helping manage Client Entertainment and our Marketing Strategy

Company benefits

23 days holiday, free parking, 24/7 GP service, sick pay after passed probation, life insurance.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023589.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 26 May 2026