Apprentice Business Administration

ELECTRIC HORSE LIMITED

OSWESTRY (SY10 8GA)

Closes in 21 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 June 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to represent Electric Horse, established in 2023, but part of the wider Pickstock Group which was incorporated over 40 years ago. Electric Horse focuses on transitioning businesses to clean energy. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
08:30 - 17:00, with 1/2 hour lunch, Monday - Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 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

  • Acting as the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and suppliers
  • Answering and directing incoming phone calls professionally
  • Managing reception duties, including greeting visitors and maintaining a tidy front‑of‑house area
  • Handling incoming and outgoing post and deliveries
  • Supporting general office administration tasks
  • Maintaining records, files, and basic data entry
  • Assisting with meeting room bookings and diary management
  • Supporting internal teams with administrative requests
  • Ordering office supplies
  • Carrying out general clerical and organisational tasks as required

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
MILE OAK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MAESBURY ROAD
OSWESTRY
SY10 8GA

Training

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

Training provider

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE 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

Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

  • Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)

Work place assessment with one of County Training’s highly experienced workplace Assessors, including as an example, completion of assignments, project, and observation of workplace activities.

There may also be a requirement to attend formal teaching sessions to enhance knowledge or work towards completion of functional skills (if required).

There is also a requirement for you to keep an off the job log which is an important part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Employer Rights and Responsibilities.

Personal Learning and Thinking.

More training information

Hands on training by the Accounts and Administration Manager to help career progression

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4 and 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Electric Horse was established in 2023, part of the wider Pickstock Group which was incorporated over 40 years ago. Electric Horse focuses on transitioning businesses to clean energy. We also have recently launched our Local Partner Scheme which focuses on installing renewable energy equipment onto commercial buildings.

Company benefits

Private pension and free on site parking.

After this apprenticeship

Continuation onto a higher level if desired.

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEREFORDSHIRE, LUDLOW, AND NORTH SHROPSHIRE COLLEGE

COUNTY TRAINING

enquiries@ctapprenticeships.co.uk

0345 678 9023

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034894.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Monday 29 June 2026 at 11:59pm)