Big Bear Promo -Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

BIGBEARPROMO LTD

MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK (LE19 1WR)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 September 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a customer-focused and organised individual to join our team, responsible for managing client enquiries and providing a high level of service throughout the promotional products sales process. 

• Wage:

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

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 30 October 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  3

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

The duties of a Business Administrator include providing office support to both employees and customers, keeping company data updated and interacting with clients to build good relationships.

Other duties and responsibilities of Business Administrators may include:

Answering phone calls, taking messages and connecting calls to proper departments
Following up on clients’ business communications, ordering and billing and tracking the organisation’s expenditure
Preparing plans to help streamline and improve business operations
Invoicing clients, collecting company data and negotiating agreements with internal and external stakeholders
Educating clients about company products and services and how to make a purchase
Communicating with clients through fax and emails and building positive relationships with them
Making employee travel arrangements and helping with minor technical issues
Preparing documents through editing, printing and binding

Where you'll work

UNIT 8
CENTRE COURT
MERIDIAN NORTH
MERIDIAN BUSINESS PARK
LE19 1WR

Training

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

Training provider

TEND TRAINING LTD

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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

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
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

About this employer

Welcome to Big Bear Promo with 20 years’ experience between the two directors we are an exciting new company in the market and pride ourselves on making the clients journey a smooth as possible.

Company benefits

Lots of breaks, trusted, fantastic games room facility pool, table tennis, darts and table football. Brand new refurbished offices and extra commission so that you can earn more than your basic salary in commission.

 

 

 

After this apprenticeship

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

A great level of income and management positions if available as the company grows

 

 

 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEND TRAINING LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055977.

Apply now

Closes in 24 days (Friday 23 October 2026 at 11:59pm)