Business Administration Apprentice

360 SIGNS LTD

Trafford Park Rd (M17 1HQ)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 June 2026

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Summary

Join 360 Signs Ltd, a well established and growing signage manufacturer, and start your career in business administration. This apprenticeship offers hands on experience across key business areas, giving you the chance to build skills in a fast paced and creative environment.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Salary will start at £10/hour. Excellent progression opportunities and potential to increase salary as skills develop

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 July 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Key Responsibilities(but not limited to):

  • Providing administrative support to the project management team
  • Updating and maintaining the company management database with job information
  • Raising purchase orders
  • Liaising with the warehouse manager to check stock and deliveries
  • Creating delivery notes and arranging transport
  • Supporting with maintenance requests
  • Assisting with planning applications
  • Handling customer enquiries in a professional manner

Where you'll work

Invincible Works
Units 1 2 B
Trafford Park Rd
M17 1HQ

Training

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

Training provider

SALFORD CITY 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

Training will take place in the workplace with occasional workshops at Frontier house business centre

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 9-4/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
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Punctual
  • Keen to Learn

About this employer

360 Signs Ltd are a signage and visual merchandising manufacturer operating nationwide, delivering internal and external signage for retail and hospitality clients. The business was established in 2008 and has grown year on year. Their clients include Marks & Spencer, New Look, JD Sports, Matalan, Cotswold Company, Taco Bell, Itsu, Piccolino and Jetts Gyms.

https://www.360signs.co.uk/about/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Annual bonus available after one year of completed service
  • Company pension

After this apprenticeship

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

  • A great opportunity to join a dynamic business involved with many high-profile clients
  • Great prospects to develop skills and enhance salary for the sucessful apprentice

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Sheyla Hall

sheyla.halldepau2@salfordcc.ac.uk

01616315555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038154.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 12 July 2026 at 11:59pm)