Business Administrator Apprenticeship

JPS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LIMITED

SIDCUP (DA14 4PS)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 July 2026

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Summary

You will support the day-to-day administration of the business while gaining valuable experience and completing a Business Administrator Apprenticeship. Working alongside our team, you will develop skills in customer communication, scheduling, document management, invoicing, supplier coordination and general administration.

Wage

£12,480 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
09:30 - 4:30pm Monday to Friday.

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 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

  • Manage emails and assist with general correspondence.
  • Update customer records and maintain accurate databases.
  • Assist with scheduling jobs and coordinating engineers and contractors.
  • Prepare quotations, invoices and supporting documents.
  • Order materials and communicate with suppliers.
  • Maintain filing systems and ensure documents are organised.
  • Assist with timesheets, job records and administrative paperwork.
  • Support health and safety administration, including maintaining records.
  • Liaise with customers, contractors and team members.
  • Learn and use company systems and software.
  • Complete apprenticeship learning activities and coursework.

Where you'll work

31 BETTERTON DRIVE
SIDCUP
DA14 4PS

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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

The apprentice will receive practical workplace training within our business while supporting the day-to-day running of our office operations. They will be based in our head office. They will also complete formal training with London South East Colleges (LSEC) as part of the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are an established property maintenance and building company, trading since 2015. We provide a wide range of maintenance, repair, refurbishment and building services for commercial clients, private homeowners and landlords.

Our team consists of experienced employees supported by a trusted network of self-employed specialist contractors, allowing us to deliver projects of varying sizes while maintaining high standards of workmanship, reliability and customer service.

We are committed to developing the next generation of talent within the construction and business support sectors. We are looking to invest in apprentices by providing practical experience, structured training and the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing company.

After this apprenticeship

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

Full-time employment or progression to a higher apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Evelyn Nartey

apprenticeships@lsec.ac.uk

02045825037

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041830.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)