Business Administrator Apprentice

UNITY MAT

Stratford Upon Avon (CV37 6TQ)

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

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

Join our Business Administration Apprenticeship to gain practical skills and kickstart your career. Learn administrative tasks, support team projects, and grow professionally. Apply now to become an essential asset in business operations.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary is pro-rata (role is term-time only) - actual pay will be £13,217.

If aged 19 or over after 12 months of employment, you will then be paid the National Minimum Wage for your age.

 

 

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 3.30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 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

As a Business Administration Apprentice, your typical day involves supporting various administrative tasks within the company.

You'll:

  • Welcome visitors and manage reception duties
  • Manage enquiries by telephone, email or in person from pupils, parents, staff and the wider community
  • Assist with organising and scheduling appointments, meetings, events and bookings
  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems, ensuring documents are organised and accessible
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents using various software packages such as Microsoft Word and Excel, as required by the team
  • Assist with data entry, record-keeping, and database management tasks
  • Collaborate with team members on special projects or initiatives as needed
  • Provide general administrative support to colleagues, such as photocopying, maintaining stationery stock levels and attendance reporting
  • Participate in training sessions and professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in business administration

Your day as an apprentice will be varied and dynamic, offering valuable opportunities to develop your administrative skills while contributing to the efficiency and success of the company.

Where you'll work

Welcombe Hills School Blue Cap Rd Stratford Upon Avon
Stratford Upon Avon
CV37 6TQ

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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

The apprentice will have an assigned Educator from Heart of England Training who they will meet with regularly via Teams

Requirements

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
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • A DBS check will need to be completed

About this employer

We are an inclusive school with a team of staff who have the specialist knowledge and skills to meet the needs of our students. Our school is classed as a 'broad-spectrum generic' SEN school and includes students who have a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: however all students must have a learning difficulty as their main barrier to learning. 

 
Statement of Ethos and Values
At Welcombe Hills, we are committed to providing the best possible education for our students within a caring, friendly and safe environment. We are passionate about providing meaningful and challenging learning experiences that promote personal development, communication and independence.

https://www.welcombe.unitymat.co.uk/about-us/headteachers-welcome (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • It is hoped but not guaranteed that after this apprenticeship a full offer of employment will be given

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Louisa Barby

Apprenticeshiprecruitment@hoet.co.uk

01788568425

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025748.

Apply now

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