Level 3 Business Administration apprentice
HOLMES CHAPEL COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Crewe (CW4 7DX)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School are looking to appoint a level 3 Business Administration apprentice to start in September 2026.
Interviews for the post will take place at the end of May/beginning of June.
The successful candidate will be working in a very busy office environment and able to interact with all our stakeholders.
- Wage
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£21,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Term time only plus 5 inset days, exact working days and hours TBC
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Job Title:
Office Apprentice - Business and Administration level 3.
Job Purpose:
To provide reception and administration support and to work with colleagues to deliver a comprehensive service
Hours & Salary:
- 37 hours term time only plus 5 inset days
- Apprenticeship wage - dependent upon age and qualifications
Scope:
The person must be reliable, enthusiastic and conscientious whilst displaying common sense and flexibility in supporting the departments within the school
Desired Qualifications:
3 x GCSE (or equivalent) at grades A-C in any subject, plus GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) at grade D or above
Skills required:
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be self-motivated and proactive
- Be able to work with a team
- Be diplomatic and tactful
- Have organisational skills
- Have high attention to details
- Be able to work under pressure
- Have decision making abilities
- Have interpersonal skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Reception duties - dealing with incoming calls, pass on messages, greet visitors, provide student support on a daily basis
- To assist departments with their day-to-day administration and to carry out tasks and responsibilities associated with that role
- To assist with photocopying and collation of material
- To ensure that there is sufficient stationery and to reorder as and when required
- Departmental filing on a regular basis. At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions
- Implement new ideas and methods and continue to seek ways of both improving and contributing to the organisations goals
These are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the admin team to respond effectively to the requirements of the business.
Where you'll work
Selkirk Drive
Holmes Chapel
Crewe
CW4 7DX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NTG TRAINING 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
Business Administator Level 3.
The course will be delivered online over Teams on a monthly basis with your training provider tutor.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade A-C)
- Any (grade A-C)
- Any (grade A-C)
- English (grade Grade D or above)
- Maths (grade D 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
At Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School and Sixth Form College high expectations, excellent teaching, an exciting learning environment, an emphasis on the core purpose of helping students to learn and achieve, combined with a strong, caring support system, ensure that students of all abilities achieve their potential.
After this apprenticeship
The role could lead to progression within the school and the applicant can apply to existing vaccancies at any time.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NTG TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026491.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Friday 8 May 2026 at 11:59pm)