Office Admin/ Executive PA Apprenticeship

CONNAUGHT LOGISTIC SUPPORT LIMITED

MANCHESTER (M46 0RY)

Closes in 30 days (Saturday 9 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 April 2026

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Summary

Supporting the smooth running of daily business operations by carrying out a variety of general administrative tasks. Their responsibilities typically include processing purchase orders, maintaining accurate filing systems, handling incoming and outgoing phone calls, and providing assistance with completing application forms. 

Wage

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

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8am- 4pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

They may also:

  • Support team members with data entry
  • Scheduling
  • Sasic customer service

This role helps develop essential organisational, communication, and IT skills while gaining practical experience in a professional office environment.

Where you'll work

9 COAL PIT LANE
ATHERTON
MANCHESTER
M46 0RY

Training

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

Training provider

BOLTON 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:

  • English (grade 4+)
  • Maths (grade 4+)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

About this employer

Committed to quality, health, safety, and environmental practices
CLS Logistics support is committed to excellence across all aspects of project planning and delivery this is why we maintain certification to ISO9001, 14001 and 45001 Standards.

Experts in critical points of delivery, including cranes, lift and shift and project planning. If interested, apprentice can also assist directors to more a personal assistant role.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • This could lead to roles such as Project Manager, Office Manager, Business Administrator or Executive Assistant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOLTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025639.

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Closes in 30 days (Saturday 9 May 2026 at 11:59pm)