Business Administrator Apprentice

INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION (SUSSEX) LTD

WHITEWAYS LANE RODMELL (BN7 3EX)

Closes on Monday 15 June 2026

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will work alongside the Office Manager learning the role and dealing with admin for the business including: managing questionnaires and paperwork for compliance/accreditations, HR processes, H&S compliance, project documents, and general office H&S documentation.
 

Wage

£26,000 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Working week is Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 22 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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 successful candidate will be tasked with working alongside the Office Manager in learning the position and dealing with the admin for the business in areas such as (but not limited to):

  • Managing and completing all questionnaires and paperwork for compliance with accreditations and contractors
  • Managing HR processes
  • Assisting in the monitoring and managing of H&S compliance
  • Managing documents for projects including the saving and distributing.
  • Managing the general office H&S documentation.

Where you'll work

UNIT 15
THE GRANARY
NORTH EASE FARM
WHITEWAYS LANE RODMELL
BN7 3EX

Training

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

Training provider

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

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

At East Sussex College you will be completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will include Knowledge, Skills, Behaviour, Diploma (if included), Functional Skills (if required)

You will have an assessor who will support you alongside your apprenticeship, setting you assignments, completing observations and progress reviews every 10 – 12 weeks. You may also be required to attend an apprenticeship workshop either face to face or online every 4-6 weeks.

At East Sussex College you will study further topics including Health & Safety, and Equality & Diversity and professional development.

 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade C/4 or above (or equivalent))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Enthusiastic to learn
  • Confidence to lone work
  • Shows integrity
  • Good Basic Maths&English

Other requirements

Whilst the position is office based, there will be a requirement on occasions to travel to meetings, seminars and training to further your learning. Travel expenses would be covered by the business at this time.

About this employer

ICS is a longstanding Roofing & Cladding business based in Lewes working across the South of the country designing and installing envelope solutions in the construction industry.

 

http://www.icsroofing.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is seen as a natural progression into a full-time position with a clear pathway into the Office Manager role and Senior Management within the business. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP

Rose Mott

Rose.Mott@escg.ac.uk

03030039181

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030297.

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Closes on Monday 15 June 2026