Business Administration Apprentice
MAILBOXES ETC (CHELTENHAM)
CHELTENHAM (GL52 2LY)
Closes in 12 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 8 September 2026
Contents
Summary
A great opportunity for a motivated person to learn the administration skills to organise international trade flows. We're focused on the antiques & fine art sectors transporting high value items. There are opportunities to learn other services offered by Global Mail Boxes Etc Franchise.
- Wage
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£14,560 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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Monday to Friday 09:00am to 16:30pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Your job duties will include:
- Booking of courier shipments, with the correct required
documentation - Following up those shipments as they move to delivery and
dealing with the issues the occur. - You will review any duty charges raised by the customs authorities and take the required action to deal with these charges.
- You will provide the appropriate range of service in other areas dealing with customer as and when appropriate.
Where you'll work
20 WINCHCOMBE STREET
CHELTENHAM
GL52 2LY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
More training information
Business Administrator Standard Level 3.
Requirements
Essential 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
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Mail Boxes Etc offer a portfolio of tailored solutions to fuel our customers’ growth, from e-commerce to fulfilment, and shipping to marketing, all delivered with a distinguished level of customer service. We aim to make our customers’ lives easier. From pack and ship to retail logistics and e-commerce solutions, from marketing, graphic design and printing to mail domiciliation, together we will help companies grow their business, with a unique level of customer service.
https://www.mbe.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
This is a highly reactive roll requiring the apprentice to manage their own workload and be comfortable with constantly changing priorities.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
GC Employer Training & Apprenticeships
apprenticeshipvacancies@gloscol.ac.uk
0345 155 2020
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049230.
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Closes in 12 days (Sunday 20 September 2026 at 11:59pm)