Business Admin Apprenticeship

KERNOW PROPERTIES

CAMELFORD (PL32 9PD)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 August 2026

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Summary

Kernow Properties are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Administrator Apprentice. This is a fantastic chance to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your knowledge and build a range of new skills while working towards a recognised qualification.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  • Salary increase after 12 months
  • Bonus Scheme on sales
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Saturday, 9.00am - 12 midday, with possible appointments after midday. Apprentice will not be expected to work Saturdays at the start. All Saturdays are on a rota basis, to be discussed later when they have more experience.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 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

  •  Phoning potential buyers
  •  Producing literature for sales and rental properties
  • Taking Clients on viewings
  • Booking Market appraisals
  • Administrative tasks within the office
  • Speaking to solicitors
  • Observing how a property is appraised for market
  • Dealing with Tenant maintenance issues
  • Canvassing (we all do this)
  • Assisting with a social media campaign
  • Ensuring window displays are up to date

Where you'll work

20 MARKET PLACE
CAMELFORD
PL32 9PD

Training

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

Training provider

CORNWALL 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

Day release - Cornwall College St Austell.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Must be happy and comfortable around animals, which may be present during visits.
  • Camelford is a small town, You will be working with both people in the office and also on your own at times.
  • You must be of a resilient nature, not everything goes to plan at times, we need to look for ways to solve a problem before it is a problem.
  • Sometimes though, deals do not happen and we have to learn from this.
  • Kernow Properties has built a reputation as a very good Agent, you will be representing the company every time you are out.
  • You must be either able to drive and have a car (Petrol expenses are paid for work mileage) or be actively learning to drive, as a car is a very important factor for the role.

About this employer

We are a sales and lettings business. Meaning we look to gain clients who wish to sell or let their property. Once a property is on the market with us, we look to ensure we find a buyer or tenant in the best possible position. Taking clients out to view properties, matching their criteria to what the property offers. In the case of a sale, we will negotiate the best price and then continue to work with solicitors, mortgage advisors and surveyors to ensure the property exchanges. Communication is key, feedback and updates to all parties is paramount. Building relationships with all parties to gain repeat business. With Lettings, ensuring a property once let is looked after by the tenant and any maintenance issues are dealt with quickly, again keeping both the landlord and tenant informed. Ensure that all legal requirements are carried out including Anti Money Laundering and other regulatory factors. Produce letting agreements, letting brochures, sales brochures and other literature that would benefit the company.

After this apprenticeship

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

Successful apprentice could be offered a full-time position after 1 year if suitable. From being a negotiator, you can progress to either a lettings or sales manager. Both have an increase in responsibility, as you will be advising clients on the price of their property. Both come with an increase potential on the bonus scheme and increase on basic wage.

From there you can progress to office manager, overseeing the whole business and ensuring every opportunity is maximised. Managing the team, setting tasks, goals and monitoring productivity.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CORNWALL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050671.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)