Business Admin Apprentice
ROMA PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
Gibraltar House, First Ave, Centrum One Hundred (DE14 2WE)
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)
Posted on 22 May 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a reliable, motivated team player to join the Operations Team. You will help with day-to-day tasks like processing sales and purchase orders, tracking EU stock, and keeping the office running smoothly. You will be working in a modern, open office space within a friendly and welcoming team.
- Wage
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£26,500 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 July 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
No prior experience is needed, just a great eye for detail and an eagerness to learn.
Day-to-day responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Process sales orders & purchase orders
- Liaise with operations team
- Arrange stock collections
- Prepare and circulate reports
- Coordinate the logistics provider
- Prepare all relevant shipping documentation
- Complete the customs import/export tasks for shipments
- Assist with stock control
- General Office administration
- Communicate with the team to develop and maintain the Quality Management System
- Working with the Operations Team to assist with sales order processing, purchase order processing, stock movement from the EU, and general office tasks
Where you'll work
Gibraltar House, First Ave, Centrum One Hundred
DE14 2WE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE 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
- Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include level 2 elements if required)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Time-Management
Other requirements
- A driving licence is beneficial although not essential
- Free onsite parking
- All work is office based
Employee benefits:
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
- Employer pension contribution
- Private Medical Healthcare
- Life Assurance
About this employer
Roma Pharmaceuticals are a privately owned pharmaceutical supplier whose objective is to develop and bring new Generic and Speciality prescription pharmaceutical medicines for sale to the UK market.
After this apprenticeship
Kickstart your career at Roma Pharmaceuticals, as a Business Admin apprentice, you'll learn the ropes, build core skills, and explore different areas of the life sciences sector. Once you finish, a permanent role awaits you in Operations, with plenty of room to grow and branch out into other departments.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BURTON AND SOUTH DERBYSHIRE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033219.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)
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