Business Administrator Level 3 Apprentice
RS Clare
Merseyside (L8 5RQ)
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 June 2026
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Summary
Level 3 Business Administrator.
Join RS Clare & Co Ltd, a Liverpool manufacturer founded in 1748, as a Business Administrator Apprentice. You'll gain hands-on experience across logistics, procurement, finance and HR while completing your Level 3 qualification. For the right candidate, this is the start of a permanent career.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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26 days holiday plus BH
Pension and Medicash benefit after three months
Death in Service from day one
End of year bonus subject to the company profits
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Working week is 8.30am start to 5.00pm finish Monday to Friday, with one hour unpaid break each day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 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
This role covers a wide range of activities across a number of departments:
Logistics & Supply Chain
- Supporting the coordination of inbound and outbound shipments
- Assisting with delivery scheduling, tracking, and documentation
- Maintaining accurate records for goods in and goods out
- Liaising with hauliers, couriers, and internal warehouse teams
Procurement
- Raising and processing purchase orders on the company’s systems
- Assisting with supplier correspondence and follow-up
- Supporting the maintenance of supplier records and pricing information
- Helping to monitor stock levels and flagging replenishment requirements
General Office Administration
- Providing administrative support across departments as required
- Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, including email and post
- Maintaining filing systems, both electronic and paper-based
- Drafting letters, reports, and internal communications
- Accurate data entry and maintenance of business records and databases
- Taking meeting notes and distributing action points
HR & People Administration
- Supporting the HR function with administration tasks including filing and record keeping
- Assisting with onboarding documentation for new starters
- Helping to coordinate training bookings and maintain training records
- Supporting reception by dealing with visitors and answering and directing telephone enquiries professionally
Where you'll work
8-14 Stanhope Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L8 5RQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ST HELENS 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
You will receive full on-the-job training from day one, working alongside experienced colleagues across our logistics, procurement, finance, HR and administration teams. Your development will be supported through regular mentoring and structured rotations designed to build practical, real-world business skills.
Your Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification will be delivered in partnership with St Helens College, combining workplace learning with off-the-job study. St Helens College will provide expert tuition and regular reviews to ensure you are progressing confidently towards your qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
- Science (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
RS Clare & Co Ltd is one of the UK’s oldest manufacturing businesses, founded in Liverpool in 1748. We are a specialist manufacturer of lubricants and associated products, supplying a range of industries across the UK and internationally. Our long heritage is matched by a commitment to innovation, quality, and developing the talent of our people.
This apprenticeship represents a genuine investment in your future. You will gain hands-on experience across multiple business functions, working alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to the day-to-day operations of a dynamic manufacturing company.
RS Clare is described by staff and ex employees as a positive and supportive environment, highlighting the friendly and hard working colleagues emphasising strong team work. The overall feeling is that the company fosters great team spirit and offers opportunity for personal growth and development. Additionally the company is known for its employee days allowing staff to engage in fun activities away from work.
http://www.rsclare.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Free onsite car parking
- Cycle to work option after three months
After this apprenticeship
There is always projects and opportunities at RS Clare, one route might be logistics and exports, one might be procurement and purchasing. Or the individual will be an admin resource across functions. We look forward to seeing how you progress and see where your strength and growth takes you.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ST HELENS COLLEGE
hradmin@rsclare.co.uk
01517092902
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034795.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)