Business Administration Apprentice

HERD MUNDY RICHARDSON LTD

BREDBURY (SK6 2SN)

Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our dedicated team here at Herd Mundy Richardson. You will work towards your Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification and will complete duties such as handling incoming calls and setting up documents for new projects.

Wage

£14,560 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 Friday, Office open 8.00am- 5.00pm Hours TBC during interview

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

As an apprentice, you’ll work at the company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work:

The company is involved in the testing and analysis of pharmaceutical products and is looking to recruit an individual to assist within the administration department.

The main duties while learning would eventually include:

  • Assisting the Technical departments with the production of accurate and high-quality written documents and reports as per requirements
  • Raising and producing typed purchase orders and quotations as per requirements
  • Producing and managing company administrative records
  • Setting up documents for new projects
  • Assisting with deliveries
  • Handling incoming calls

Where you'll work

OAK HOUSE
BREDBURY PARK WAY
BREDBURY PARK INDUSTRIAL ESTAT
BREDBURY
SK6 2SN

Training

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

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD 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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C+)
  • Maths (grade 4/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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Confident
  • Personable Telephone Manner
  • Can-do attitude

About this employer

HMR is an established, independent contract testing provider, committed to delivering on-time, high quality analysis to the pharmaceutical industry. We aim to develop long-term relationships with our customers based on a flexible, reliable and open approach, and monitor our own performance by pre-defined key performance indicators. Our Stockport facility comprises of eleven chemistry and four microbiology custom designed laboratories. Due to the mainly technical function of this site, we are able to keep overheads to a minimum, making outsourcing of testing requirements a viable option for our clients. We pride ourselves on the high standard of services we offer, based on a well-developed and compliant quality system, motivated and experienced staff and a range of calibrated, well-maintained equipment.

https://hmrlabs.com/ (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).

  • There may be a fulltime position available upon completing the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

Maxim Business Training

apprenticeship.recruitment@macclesfield.ac.uk

01625410022

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038212.

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Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026