Business Administration Apprentice
LEXDEN CONTRACTS LIMITED
Colchester (CO7 7BN)
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 11 July 2026)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Are you ready to take your first step towards a career in Business Administration? Do you thrive in a supportive, friendly, and high-achieving environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You’ll support daily office tasks including emails, data entry, scheduling, and customer enquiries while gaining key skills.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a 1 hour lunch break each day between 12 and 2pm.
35 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Responsibilities will include:
- Managing emails and correspondence
- Data entry and maintaining accurate records
- Organising and storing files and documents
- Scheduling meetings and diary management
- Preparing documents, reports, and communications
- Supporting colleagues across different departments
- Assisting with customer enquiries and stakeholder communication
You will receive structured training, ongoing support, and mentorship throughout the apprenticeship, helping you grow in confidence and capability.
Where you'll work
Allens Farm
Wivenhoe Road, Crockleford Heath
Colchester
CO7 7BN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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 apprentice will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard including a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator.
- Monthly classes at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus).
Requirements
Essential 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
- Patience
About this employer
Lexden Contracts, based at Allens Farm, Tye Road, Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex CO7 7BN, was established in 2013 by our Owner and Managing Director, Simon Bartholomew. Since our inception, we have successfully delivered every project entrusted to us, building a strong reputation for reliability and excellence within the construction industry. As a local, family-run business, we pride ourselves on combining traditional values with modern expertise. Our dynamic team of specialists brings awealth of experience across all aspects of construction, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards of quality and safety.
At Lexden Contracts, our clients and consultants are at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about achieving perfect delivery, and our approach is rooted in collaboration, transparency, and attention to detail. From initial planning through to completion, we work tirelessly to meet deadlines, manage risks effectively, and exceed expectations.
http://www.lexdencontracts.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Annual Leave
- Pension Scheme
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential career progression into Operations / HR Admin.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COLCHESTER INSTITUTE
Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team
ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk
01206712043
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035577.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Saturday 11 July 2026)
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