Business Administration Apprentice

WILMOT BUDGEN LTD

SURREY (CR5 2HR)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 April 2026

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Summary

Wilmot-Budgen Limited, a leading print and display specialist in Coulsdon, Surrey, is recruiting a Business Administrator Apprentice (Level 3). Supporting client relations, sales, project coordination and operations for major UK retailers. Earn £21,860 while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Apply today!

Wage

£21,860 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, specific working hours to be agreed with successful candidate.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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 Administrator Apprentice at Wilmot-Budgen you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the business
  • You'll handle client enquiries, maintain CRM records and support the sales team with quotes and proposals
  • You'll coordinate projects across production, design and logistics, keeping clients informed and deadlines on track
  • You'll also manage correspondence and office administration - all while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification

Where you'll work

52 ULLSWATER CRESCENT
COULSDEN
SURREY
CR5 2HR

Training

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

Training provider

BPIF 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 work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification, culminating in an End Point Assessment
  • All training is delivered remotely through bespoke one-to-one sessions with an assigned assessor, fitted around the working week
  • A minimum of 20% of working hours (one day per week equivalent) is dedicated to structured off-the-job learning throughout the 18-month programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Wilmot-Budgen is a family-owned, award-winning print and display specialist based in Coulsdon, Surrey, with over 49 years of experience. We design, produce and install high-quality point of sale and display solutions for some of the UK's biggest retailers, including Boots, Superdrug, Tesco and Sainsbury's. With our own design, production and logistics facility under one roof, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality and sustainability.

http://www.wilmot-budgen.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 20 days holidays rising to 25 days for each completed calendar year on top of 8 Bank Holidays
  • Eligible to opt in to Wilmot-Budgen's contributory pension scheme from day one

After this apprenticeship

  • On successful completion, there is a genuine prospect of a permanent role within Wilmot-Budgen
  • With experience, progression could include account management, sales executive, project coordinator or operations roles
  • The Level 3 Business Administrator qualification also provides a strong foundation for further study at Level 4 or above, or professional qualifications in business, sales or management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPIF TRAINING LIMITED

Yasmin Brotherson

yasmin.brotherson@bpif.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027655.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)