Business Apprentice - Project Resourcing Administrator

SPIE Wind Connect Ltd

CLEVELAND (TS12 2LQ)

Closes in 24 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 April 2026


Summary

SPIE Wind Connect Ltd is a UK‑based specialist engineering company operating within the renewable energy sector. They are looking for a hardworking & motivated business administration apprentice to join their team.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday Hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 May 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Maintain project documentation, trackers, and databases
  • Assist with project set‑up activities (project codes, staffing lists, access requirements)
  • Produce regular resourcing and workforce reports for project and senior management
  • Collate timesheets, attendance records, or work allocation data where required
  • Ensure project resourcing records comply with internal policies and contractual requirements
  • Support compliance with working time, training, certification, or access requirements
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee and contractor information
  • Maintain Certification and Training records within personnel portal
  • Assist with audit preparation relating to resourcing or project staffing
  • Maintain resourcing systems, spreadsheets, or project management tools
  • Ensure data accuracy across HR, project, and finance systems

Where you'll work

BIRDWELLS COURT
SKELTON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SKELTON
CLEVELAND
TS12 2LQ

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

Business Administrator Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and 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

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

This vacancy is to start immediately therefore you must be available to start before applying. All closing, interview and start dates are subject to change and may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.  

Northern Skills will check candidates' eligibility prior to any interviews. 

About this employer

SPIE Wind Connect Ltd is a UK‑based specialist engineering company operating within the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on offshore and onshore wind projects. The company provides high‑voltage electrical engineering, installation, commissioning, and operational support services across the full lifecycle of wind farms, from construction through to long‑term operation and maintenance.

https://www.spiewindconnect.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Resource Coordinator/Project Coordinator/Project Management. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

Thomas Peacock

thomas.peacock@northernskills.co.uk

01642333801

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025624.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Monday 4 May 2026 at 11:59pm)