Business Administration apprentice

GREEN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING

London (W14 0HN)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

Business administration's key role is to support engineers and SMT on a daily basis by providing administration assistance where required.

Wage

£16,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£16K (open to discussion £16,000 and £23,000)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Full-time: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 22 June 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

  • Provide general administrative support including filing, scanning, photocopying, data entry and archiving.
  • Maintaining the company's quote tracking spreadsheet in Excel.
  • Answer telephone calls, take messages, and direct enquiries to the appropriate person.
  • Respond to emails and assist with customer enquiries in a professional manner.
  • Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
  • Assist with preparing reports, marketing presentations, and business documents.
  • Maintain the company's social media using Social Pilot by updating case studies, employee highlights and Marketing Brochures.
  • Support scheduling of meetings, appointments, and diary management for Senior Management.
  • Help with ordering office supplies and monitoring stock levels.
  • Assist with processing incoming invoices.
  • Support the team with recruitment administration & IT set up for new starters.
  • Work with different departments to understand business operations and provide support where needed.
  • Maintain confidentiality when handling company and employee information.
  • Follow company procedures, policies, and health and safety requirements.
  • Attend training sessions and complete all apprenticeship coursework and assessments.

Where you'll work

2 Berghem Mews, Blythe Road
London
W14 0HN

Training

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

Training provider

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

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

  • Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.
  • Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
  • Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/ 9-4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Previous work experience in an office or customer service environment.
  • Familiarity with office equipment and systems.

About this employer

Green Structural Engineering is an award winning structural and civil engineering consultancy
With our unique blend of expertise and passion we can push the boundaries of design and service.
Our proactive collaboration with developers, architects and construction professionals, results in the successful delivery of projects, often with significant time, cost and risk reductions.
Our ethos is to provide a personal and responsive service to our clients and the design teams we work with, helping to develop appropriate solutions in a timely manner at all stages of a project.
With almost 190 years of collective experience, our unique blend of expertise and passion we can push the boundaries of design and service. Our proactive collaboration with developers, architects and construction professionals, results in the successful delivery of projects, often with significant time, cost and risk reductions.

https://www.gseltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Ivana

ivana@velocity-academy.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032119.

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Closes in 19 days (Monday 15 June 2026 at 11:59pm)