Business Administrator Apprentice

DRYWALL STEEL SECTIONS LIMITED

Wolverhampton (WV4 6JX)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 April 2026

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Summary

As the Business Administrator you will be offering support on the day to day operations across all administration, finance and HR. The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records whilst providing professional support to the Leadership Team.

 

 

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£8.00 per hour

Salary will be reviewed due to performance

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 1/2 hour unpaid lunch break. Paid 15 mins morning break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 April 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Support administrative and office operations across the business
  • Provide executive assistant support to the Directors
  • Maintain tidy office, kitchen and meeting room areas/ prep refreshments for visitors
  • Deliver professional reception and front of hoiuse duties
  • Manage incoming and outgoing post
  • Assist with month end preparation
  • Manage registers for company assets and devices
  • Manage schedules and records for company vehicles (Leases, MOT's/DVLA/Insurance)
  • Maintain workwear records and purchasing board
  • Process weekly factory employee timesheets
  • Maintain up to date holiday records and calandars
  • Conduct new starter inductions (IT Set up, access control, keys, distribution lists, workwear, personal information)

Where you'll work

The Framing Building
Spring Road
Wolverhampton
WV4 6JX

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT 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

In-house training. No college day release.

More training information

  • Functional Skills Maths & English if required
  • EPA
  • 20% Off the Job Training 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade GCSE - 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

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Drywall Steel Sections are a manufacturing business located in Wolverhampton. They manufacture a comprehensive range of precision cold-rolled steel products for drylining partitions, MF ceilings, wall linings and light gauge structual steel framing (SFS)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent employment on completion of apprenticeship, depending on performance and business needs. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Carolyn Marson

carolyn.marson@novatraining.co.uk

07534486764

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025469.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 24 April 2026 at 11:59pm)