Business Administrator Apprentice
HOWARD BUTLER LTD (WEEKLY PAYROLL)
WALSALL (WS1 2EB)
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 May 2026
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Summary
A great opportunity has become available to join this organisation as a Business Administrator apprentice. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within the industry, whilst completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm with 45 minutes break
Fridays 8.30 - 3.30pm with 30 minutes lunch
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 9 June 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
- Working in the dispatch department supporting the team
- Answering calls and emails from customers
- Working in the sales department and support with customer enquiries
- Setting up new clients and completing due diligence work
- General administrative duties
- Administer all customer orders efficiently and accurately
Where you'll work
CROWN WORKS
LINCOLN ROAD
WALSALL
WS1 2EB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL 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
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Hobut is the UK’s largest manufacturer of its kind and has the capacity and experience to meet the needs of an increasingly demanding market.
As a leading British manufacturer Hobut employs more than 120 people and produces in excess of 40,000 current transformers each month and over 20,000 panel meters and other related products from its large UK factory in Walsall.
After this apprenticeship
The opportunity to progress to other roles within the organisation and enjoy a long career with the employer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Eleana Ewins
eewins@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031195.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 30 May 2026 at 11:59pm)