Business Admin Apprentice

ZENITH DEVELOPMENTS GROUP LTD

Hull (HU6 0AG)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 April 2026

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Summary

Join Zenith Developments Group as a Business Administration Apprentice, supporting daily office operations, managing communications, documents and invoices, and assisting with projects. This role offers hands-on experience, skill development, and a great opportunity to start your career in a professional environment.

• Wage:

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

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Salary may be reviewed upon successful completion of the probationary period and may be adjusted based on experience and performance.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 11 May 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

• Ensure the telephone is answered efficiently and in a professional, timely manner
• Processing of invoices and issuing to the relevant persons for approvals using Sage 50
• Use of Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ensure all messages are taken accurately and passed onto the relevant person
• Distribute received mail
• Help visitors
• Receive and send information electronically where necessary
• Prepare and produce a variety of documents, including letters to people internally and externally
• Prepare, maintain and supply information from the filing system
• Arrange meetings and events where required, arranging catering and providing materials
• Develop and maintain administration systems as requested
• Assist colleagues in information gathering as and when required
• Carry out general administration duties, e.g., minute taking, photocopying, filing, archiving etc.
• Take overall responsibility for maintaining a high standard of presentation and cleanliness in the reception and communal areas
• Provide office support so that staff can work smoothly with customers and each other
• Maintaining organised files and records of business activity
• Communicate with managers and supervisors, addressing any issues as soon as they arise
• Support site teams with purchasing and administrative requests
• Assist in the tendering process, including issuing enquiries to suppliers and subcontractors and collating tender returns
• Collate Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals to support successful project handover and completion

Where you'll work

St Faiths Church
Dunswell Lane, Dunswell
Hull
HU6 0AG

Training

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

Training provider

HULL 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:

• English (grade 4 or above)
• Maths (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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Zenith Developments Group is a forward-thinking construction and development company delivering high-quality commercial, industrial and specialist projects across the UK.

From refurbishment and fit-out to full-scale developments, we combine hands-on expertise with a collaborative approach to ensure every project is delivered efficiently, professionally and to the highest standard.

​We believe in building better. Not just structures, but long-term partnerships.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position, subject to business needs and availability.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025742.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)