Business Administration Apprentice
COMPARTMENT FIRE LTD
DERBY (DE24 8AJ)
Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026
Posted on 27 April 2026
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Summary
A Business Administration apprenticeship supporting daily office operations, including data entry, communication, and organisation tasks. We’re seeking a reliable, motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
- Wage
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£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Holiday allowance – 20 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas shutdown
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 8AM until 4:30PM and Friday 8AM until 2PM
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 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
- Answering phones/directing calls
- Producing/Maintaining records
- Data inputting
- General Admin support
- Booking staff training
- General Housekeeping
- Purchasing Materials
- Creating & maintaining company registers
Where you'll work
28 ROYAL SCOT ROAD
PRIDE PARK
DERBY
DE24 8AJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DCG
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/4 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
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Punctuality
- Willingness to learn
Other requirements
If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk). Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.
About this employer
We are a passive fire protection installation company who work nationally.
After this apprenticeship
After completing the apprenticeship, the individual is expected to progress into a permanent administrative role, such as an Administrative Assistant or Office Administrator.
With experience, they could move into more senior positions like Senior Administrator or Office Manager, or choose to specialise in areas such as Accounts, Contracts, or Compliance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DCG
Chloe Westhead
chloe.westhead@derby-college.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028093.
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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026