Office and Business Administration Apprentice
TAYLOR DEVELOPMENTS LTD
KINGSBRIDGE (TQ7 2SF)
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026
Posted on 25 September 2026
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Summary
A great opportunity for someone interested in construction who wants to develop a career in an office-based, non-operational role. You’ll support a growing building and plant hire company, gaining experience in health & safety, business management, processes and documentation.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary dependent on experience, with opportunities to increase as skills, competence and responsibilities develop.
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
Taylor Developments are offering a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship while developing valuable experience within the construction industry.
This office-based role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction from a business and administration perspective, gaining practical experience across a range of business functions.
The role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, with the potential for progression within the business for the right candidate as their skills, experience and responsibilities grow.
- Construction site visits (own transport required)
- Weekly internal and external reports for progress
- Coordinating with the existing management and site teams
- Checking on health and safety procedures
- Assisting with computer-based activities (projects costs, schedules, client updates)
- Opportunity for the right candidate to develop and progress
Where you'll work
NIMROD
KILN LANE
STOKENHAM
KINGSBRIDGE
TQ7 2SF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH DEVON 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
The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship is delivered by South Devon College through a combination of college-based training and workplace learning. The programme typically takes around 18 months at South Devon College and is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively in a business administration role.
Taught sessions at South Devon College will be weekly.
More training information
In addition, you will also receive workplace training to include:
- CDM training
- SSSTS – Site supervisor
- Emergency first aid at work
- Asbestos awareness
- Fire warden
- Additional training as the role grows
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Innovation thinking
- Reliable
- Time management skills
- Committed
- Enthusiastic about learning
- Positive
Other requirements
- The role will be generally site based, working from one of our site offices alongside the director and or existing management team
- The candidate will be required to complete site visits to live construction sites both accompanied and unaccompanied
- The majority of the projects are in a remote location between Salcombe & Dartmouth
- The successful candidate will require a clean driving licence and own transport.
About this employer
At Taylor Developments, every project is personally led by our Managing Director, Steve Taylor. With a passion for craftsmanship and an unwavering commitment to quality, Steve has built a reputation for delivering exceptional work across South Hams and Devon.
Working alongside a handpicked team of skilled local tradesmen, we share the same dedication to precision, quality and attention to detail. Steve takes a hands-on approach to every project, personally overseeing the work from start to finish to ensure the highest standards are maintained throughout.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Great opportunity for the right candidate to grow with an ever-expanding business into fields which they are interested in. Project management, Health & safety supervising, business administration, product procurement, Design work.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
Steve Taylor
info@taylordevelopmentsltd.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055656.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 30 October 2026