Office Administrator Apprentice

BROWNINGS LIMITED

East Yorkshire (HU3 2BT)

Closes in 11 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 June 2026

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Summary

Brownings Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic Office Administrator Apprentice to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience, develop practical business skills, and build a long-term career within a company that is committed to supporting and developing apprentices.

Wage

£16,224 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
Monday to Thursday, 8am - 5pm Friday, 8am - 4pm

39 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 23 June 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Operating the trade counter and assisting customers.
  • Processing customer payments accurately.
  • Raising purchase orders and monitoring their status.
  • Raising invoices and maintaining accurate records.
  • Filing and organising company documentation.
  • Entering orders onto courier systems for the dispatch of goods.
  • Generating customer quotations.
  • Processing customer orders.
  • Providing general administrative support to the team.
  • Assisting with various office tasks as required.
  • Maintaining accurate data and records.
  • Supporting effective communication between departments.

Where you'll work

157 English Street
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU3 2BT

Training

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

Training provider

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE 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

The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration includes:

  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)

You will attend a half-day training session with HBTC, where you will develop your business administration knowledge and skills, and work towards any required Functional Skills qualifications (where needed). Additional off-the-job training and an End Point Assessment will also form part of the apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this employer

Brownings Ltd is a trade-only sign manufacturer in the UK, trusted by signage professionals nationwide. From their Hull premises, they design, build, and deliver high-impact signage systems with precision, speed, and reliability. As a leading UK trade signage supplier, they specialise in flex face signs, textile displays, light boxes, and trough lights.

After this apprenticeship

This Apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and workplace experience. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for permanent employment, career progression within the company, or progression onto higher-level qualifications or further education.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL BUSINESS TRAINING CENTRE LIMITED

Mya Buckingham

mya@hbtc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035574.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)