Business Administrator Apprentice

MICROBIOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Bury (BL9 5NB)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 23 October 2026)

Posted on 30 September 2026

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Summary

To provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, helping to ensure that internal processes run efficiently and that colleagues and clients receive a professional and responsive service.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary to be reviewed after 12 months.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 November 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Answering the telephone, taking and relaying messages as necessary
  • Computer input/entry onto multiple systems such as workflow/smartsheets
  • Generation of Data
  • Raising Quotes
  • Attending team meetings
  • Work with other members of staff to ensure the level of customer service is maintained for all clients
  • General office duties including filing, photocopying, scanning etc.
  • Maintaining quality procedures in line with ISO 17025:2017 (including recording NCR’s)
  • Protect confidential data in line with procedures and processes
  • Communicate with customers professionally in line with company communication policy
  • Complete objectives in the timescales agreed
  • Reporting task progress to team
  • Attending seminars if/ when required

Where you'll work

Gollinrod
Walmersley
Bury
BL9 5NB

Training

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

Training provider

BURY 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

Business Administrator L3 Apprenticeship Standard

This is a work-based qualification with college attendance one day a month.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

Founded in 2001, we are a complete service provider offering an integrated regulatory and laboratory testing service for the cosmetics, personal care and disinfection markets.

This is an entry-level role supported by government's youth employment schemes available for 16 – 24 year olds. Our funding for this vacancy utilises the department for education’s new £2,000 Apprenticeship Hiring Payment (for more information on eligibility please see further details on the government website – https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding.

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After this apprenticeship

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

We are offering the right person a long-term career and a permanent position within the company upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055064.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 23 October 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.