Business Administration Apprentice (36394)
NORTHPOINT LTD
DUKINFIELD (SK16 4UY)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 1 May 2026)
Posted on 21 April 2026
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Summary
Northpoint is offering an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team. This role is ideal for someone looking to start or develop a career in business administration.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 11 May 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
The role will primarily be providing day-to-day administrative support where you will gain valuable workplace experience with various duties covering many aspects of sales and administration.
The Role:
As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will support the day to day running of the business while developing core administrative and professional skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and play an important role in keeping systems, processes, and communications running smoothly.
You will receive on the job training and off the job learning as part of the apprenticeship, working towards your Level 3 qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing general administrative support to the business
- Managing emails, phone calls, and routine correspondence
- Maintaining accurate records, databases, and filing systems
- Supporting meetings, including scheduling and note taking
- Assisting with reports, documents, and internal communications
- Supporting finance, compliance, or operational tasks as required
- Using IT systems and Microsoft Office applications effectively
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Where you'll work
GLOBE LANE
DUKINFIELD
SK16 4UY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY 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
What You’ll Gain:
- A nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
- Practical workplace experience in a real business environment
- Support from experienced colleagues and a dedicated training provider
- Development of transferable skills to support long term career progression
- The potential for future employment and progression within Northpoint
More training information
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company and by Laser Centre UK’s administration team, to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Good telephone manner
- Quick learner
- Honest
- Trustworthy
About this employer
Quality of coatings and service are the expression of Northpoint’s goal to provide coatings and services designed around customer’s needs. Northpoint’s mission is to deliver a seamless experience for all customers, working alongside them to understand their objectives and provide exceptional standards across the process.
Providing protection and adding colour to our customers products is what we do. Taking pride in helping our customers improve what they do is at the core of how we achieve this. The Northpoint vision is to be the preferred choice of business partner for application of protective and decorative coatings in the markets we serve.
After this apprenticeship
- Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027073.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 1 May 2026)
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