Business Administration Apprentice

MR WILLIAM BRETT

Bridgwater (TA5 1HZ)

Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 April 2026

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Summary

WB Design & Construction is a growing, landscaping and facilities management company delivering residential and commercial projects. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in business admin within the construction on industry. The role will begin with core admin tasks and grow in responsibility.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£9-12.71ph
Salary will be discussed and agreed during interview process and based upon apprentice’s prior experience. Potential for wage increase throughout the apprenticeship based on performance.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday, between 9.00am-3:00pm. 30 hours a week

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Duration

1 year 2 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 our administrator, you will report to our managers, but work across teams to support each team member as they need. The role changes over time as you and the business grows.

Initially, your responsibilities will include:

• Accurate data inputing across company systems
• Preparing and writing up customer quotes
• Filing and maintaining digital records
• Supporting basic financial administration
• Managing and responding to emails professionally
• Answering phone calls and responding to enquires
As the apprenticeship progresses, your role will expand to include:
• Producing professional documents such as reports, proposals and correspondence
• Supporting invoicing, payments and financial tracking
• Managing databases and analysing business data
• Organising meetings, taking minutes and tracking actions
• Liaising with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders
• Suppor ng small projects and process improvements
• Making suggestions to improve systems and ways of working
• Implementing AI into the business
• Producing social media and marketing content

Where you'll work

Keenthorne
Nether Stowey
Bridgwater
TA5 1HZ

Training

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

Training provider

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) 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

  • Next Level will work closely with you to complete your apprenticeship.
  • These workshops occur once every 2 weeks, both online and in our academy in Bristol City Centre

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills

Other requirements

You must be able to drive and have access to a car.

 

About this employer

WB Design & Construction is a well-established landscaping company known for quality workmanship, attention to detail and a professional, customer-focused approach. The business works across a range of residential and commercial projects and prides itself on strong relationships with clients and suppliers. As a small but growing company, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact and develop a broad range of business administration on skills.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful comple on of the appren ceship, there is a potential opportunity for a permanent contract with WB Design & Construction.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HOUSE OF CLIVE (HAIR AND BEAUTY) LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027602.

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Closes in 7 days (Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 11:59pm)