Business Admin Apprentice
ARTECH LIGHTING LIMITED
DURHAM (DH7 8RJ)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 June 2026
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Summary
Looking to kickstart your career in business administration? Artech Lighting are looking for an individual to join their team as a business administrator. If you are passionate, keen and looking for a challenge, apply today!
- Wage
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£15,392 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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8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Thursday.
8:30am - 2:30pm, Friday.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
- Assisting with take offs (product counts) from engineering drawings to allow estimates to be compiled
- Gathering technical information from product libraries and internet sources to assist our lighting design team to produce calculations
- Populating estimate sheets for review by the design team
- Assisting with website and catalogue updates
- Collating product datasheets
- Answering incoming telephone calls
Where you'll work
ST. JOHNS ROAD
MEADOWFIELD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
DURHAM
DH7 8RJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING CURVE GROUP 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
- 1-1 sessions with your dedicated tutor
- No college release day
- Off the job training
- Functional skills if required
Requirements
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Artech Lighting is a true UK lighting manufacturer based in Durham City with core values of architectural integration, innovative technology, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Artech Lighting applies sophisticated design and manufacturing excellence to provide the highest quality architectural and technical product range across the globe. Artech is revolutionising the lighting industry and lighting up the world.
After this apprenticeship
The company will provide the chosen candidate with full training and the support they need to succeed in the role and take on a full-time position within this expanding company as soon as possible. With Artech, the possibilities and potential are endless.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING CURVE GROUP LIMITED
Abbie Peters
abbie.peters@learningcurvegroup.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036497.
Apply now
Closes in 23 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)