Apprentice Assistant Administrator
Monard Electrical Contractors LLP
OXFORD (OX4 1QR)
Closes in 19 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 May 2026
Contents
Summary
Monard Electrical Contractors LLP are seeking a keen, enthusiastic apprentice to support a busy, fast-paced office.
Our Level 3 Business Administration programme offers a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience. We value attitude as much as experience, so applicants should be eager to learn, adaptable, and motivated.
- Wage
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£15,600 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 Friday,
9.00am - 5.00pm
Full-time in the office
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 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
An apprenticeship is a trainee role designed for an individual who has little or no previous work experience. As a trainee member of the team apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform administrative duties to support both the offices and the wider service.
About the role:
The Apprentice Administrator will support the day-to-day running of the office by providing administrative assistance across multiple tasks. This role is designed to develop key business, organisational, and communication skills while working towards a recognised qualification.
General Administration:
- Answering phone calls and directing enquiries appropriately
- Responding to emails in a professional and timely manner
- Maintaining health & safety records (digital and physical)
- Data entry and maintaining internal systems
Office Support:
- Assisting with the preparation of documents
- Supporting scheduling of meetings and diary management
- Assisting with ordering supplies and managing stock levels
- Ensuring office areas are organised and presentable
Management Support:
- Supporting supervisors and managers with day-to-day tasks
- Assisting with spreadsheets (e.g. E-Learning Matrix)
- Updating internal systems
- Assisting with onboarding paperwork and compliance documentation
Learning & Development:
- Completing all coursework and requirements as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Attending training sessions and reviews as required
- Demonstrating willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Applying learning directly to day-to-day work
Where you'll work
5 MONARD TERRACE
DENMARK STREET
OXFORD
OX4 1QR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ABINGDON AND WITNEY 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
Duration:
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- 10 days professional training at college
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
- Apprentices will complete a minimum of 348 hours of off-the-job training
More training information
Qualifications included:
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to complete a series of initial assessments, essential paperwork, and a phone interview to find out more about the apprenticeship process and training. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support, please call us on 01235 216 216.
By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.
The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £8 per hour from April 2026. This applies to 16 - 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to time spent on the job plus time spent training.
About this employer
Monard Electrical Contractors LLP was established in 1973. Over Fifty years’ experience means we cater for every electrical need. During more than four decades in business we have formed excellent, long-established partnerships with our clients and, thanks to this, we have an extremely varied client base in and around Oxfordshire and the south west of England.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship could lead to a permanent role with good prospects working for a well-established company.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 216 216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031651.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11:59pm)