Business Administrator Apprentice
MISS K T COPE FAIRFIELD RESIDENTIAL
Partington (M31 4NL)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 9 October 2026)
Posted on 11 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Fairfield Residential is seeking a proactive Business Admin Apprentice with excellent attention to detail, strong numeracy skills, and intermediate Excel knowledge. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, thrive in a busy environment, and confidently manage challenges while completing an apprenticeship with Realise.
- Wage
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£16,640 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- 9am till 5pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 23 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
Fairfield Residential Homes provides specialist residential care, short-break services, outreach support, and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, learning disabilities, challenging behaviours, and complex needs.
We are seeking a motivated and professional Business Administrator Apprentice to join our busy and supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality administrative support.
The successful candidate will work closely with managers and staff to ensure records, communications, and compliance documentation are maintained efficiently and accurately. As well as £27,000.00 p.a.
Please note: Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle
Location: (2 Sites)
Ashley Office (WA15) – 1 day per week
Partington Office (M31 4NL) – 4 days per week
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide general administrative support across the organisation.
- Answer and direct telephone calls, emails, and enquiries.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper records.
- Support staff recruitment, onboarding, and training administration.
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
- Assist with compliance and audit documentation.
- Manage filing systems and office supplies.
- Support managers with scheduling, appointments, and data management.
- Ensure confidentiality and data protection standards are always maintained.
Salary: Competitive hourly rate (to be agreed)
Benefits:
- Paid Training (£27,000 p.a.)
- Paid NVQ Qualifications
- Attendance Bonus Scheme
- Employee of the Month Awards
- 28 Days Annual Leave
- Career Development Opportunities
- Friendly and Supportive Working Environment
If you are an organised and detail-focused administrator with strong numerical and Excel skills, we'd love to hear from you. Join Fairfield Residential Homes and help support services that make a positive difference to people's lives every day.
Where you'll work
57 Warburton Lane
Partington
M31 4NL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional skills in maths and English if required
This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- English Language (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer care skills
- IT skills
- Maths and English
- Number skills
- Organisation skills
Other requirements
The post is over two sites; you need to be able to get to M31 4NL Partington and WA14 0QZ Ashley area
Full UK driving licence and own vehicle (essential).
About this employer
Provision for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and/or autism spectrum conditions and associated behaviours that challenge.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is the opportunity for the candidate to become permanent member of the team once a probation period is completed
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
Samuel Ackah
Samuel.Ackah@realisetraining.com
0333 444 3973
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053017.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 9 October 2026)
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