Business Administration Apprentice

WILLIAMS R.P.D LTD

NEWQUAY (TR7 2LB)

Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

  • We are looking for a motivated and reliable Business Administration Apprentice to join our office team in Newquay.
  • This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a long-term career in business administration within the construction industry.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  • What We Offer
    Opportunity to grow within a successful company
    Friendly and supportive working environment
    Experience within a fast-paced construction business
    Potential long-term career opportunities

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday Full-time hours range between 07.30 - 4.30 (to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

Role Responsibilities

  • Answering telephone calls and emails
  • Filing and organising documents
  • Assisting with invoices and purchase orders
  • Supporting payroll and timesheet administration
  • Updating spreadsheets and company systems
  • Booking meetings and managing diaries
  • General office administration duties
  • Supporting the management team with day-to-day tasks

Where you'll work

21 MELLANVRANE LANE
NEWQUAY
TR7 2LB

Training

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

Training provider

TRURO AND PENWITH 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

Attendance to college bi-weekly.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • maths (grade 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
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Reliable
  • Positive attitude
  • Willing to learn

About this employer

Williams RPD are a growing rendering, plastering and drylining contractor working with major house builders, developers and social housing providers across Cornwall and the South West.

After this apprenticeship

On completion of a successful apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for a full-time position.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRURO AND PENWITH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033661.

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Closes on Monday 29 June 2026

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