Business Administrator Apprentice

DUNORE CONNECTIONS LTD

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE (NN29 7RL)

Closes in 25 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

Posted on 6 May 2026

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Summary

Provide front-end support within a small team across multiple projects, working closely with leadership and project teams. Deliver efficient admin from set-up to completion, following processes to keep projects on time and on budget. Industry experience helpful but not required—attitude, resilience and determination are key.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday.

38 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

  • Always role model behaviour supporting the values and cornerstones of the business.
  • Manage process set up and lifecycle of the project on company systems.
  • Complete basic risk assessments and observations in preparation for Project meetings.
  • Completing third-party applications to secure costs for physical works.
  • Entering and updating planning dates for the works in the calendar and system.
  • Liaising with customers to obtain essential information and to provide regular updates.
  • Preparing basic site visit information and reports.
  • Signposting email queries to relevant stakeholder in a timely manner.
  • Answering incoming calls in a timely and professional manner and signposting enquiries to the correct departments.
  • Obtaining information from relevant stakeholders as projects require.
  • Creation of invoices and requesting payment where necessary. · Data input into company systems.
  • Closing jobs when complete and electronically filing.
  • General administration duties for the Operations and Sales and Finance Departments.

Where you'll work

BRYSON BUILDING
SCOTT BADER CENTRE
HIGH STREET WOLLASTON
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
NN29 7RL

Training

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

Training provider

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

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

1 day a month based at Northampton College Booth Lane.

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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental

About this employer

Dunore Connections Limited are a multi award winning, growing, diverse and ambitious business. We take enormous pride in our team efforts, achievements and success. With a wide range of experience in managing utility projects, we provide an end-to-end service to our customers, in every case we become their single point of contact. We provide property developers, investors and range of associated partners with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects. We work with a large range of property developers and construction companies, handling network applications and project managing the installation of Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their sites, on time and on budget. With an ever-growing team, and a strong focus on staff wellbeing, we have committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all with a dedication to career progression opportunities where possible for those who wish to succeed within our business.

Company benefits

Individual development plan, performance-based bonuses, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus your birthday off and Christmas closure. Free onsite parking, additional benefits and team events, immediate pension and health care scheme.

After this apprenticeship

After completion, the apprentice is expected to progress into a full-time Business Administrator, Project Administrator, or Coordinator role. With experience, this can lead to senior administrative positions, Project Management, Operations roles, or specialist areas such as HR, finance, or account management, depending on strengths and career goals.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030052.

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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 31 May 2026)

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