Apprentice Office Administrator

SOLAR SYSTEMS 365 LTD

Cannock (WS11 0XE)

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 July 2026

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Summary

Join a growing, technology-led team and gain hands-on
experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
This apprenticeship is ideal for someone organised, motivated,
and keen to build a long-term career while learning valuable
workplace skills.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay increments on an annual appraisal.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm. Flexibility for the right candidate.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

Join our office team as an apprentice and gain practical experience across:

  • Customer service
  • Administration
  • Compliance
  • Spreadsheets
  • Support the Office Manager
  • Speak with customers
  • Complete daily tasks and build confidence working independently in a 37-hour week

Where you'll work

Unit 8
Lakeside Business Park, Walkmill Way
Cannock
WS11 0XE

Training

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

Training provider

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A*- C))

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a solar panel installation company working primarily in the public sector. We have been trading for 6 years and due to the growing renewable energy market we are looking to expand our asministration team.

http://www.solarsystems365.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completing the apprenticeship, there will be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within the business. This could include developing into office administration, customer service, compliance support, operations support, or progressing further with additional training as the business continues to grow. We prefer to grow our business organically, so all staff will have an opportunity for more courses in the future.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037453.

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Closes in 14 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)