Business Administration Apprentice
CHERRYTECH LTD
Waterlooville (PO7 7XX)
Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
Posted on 13 October 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your career in a progressive career with this exciting Business Administration Apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the organisation, build essential office, communication, and coordination skills, while learning from experienced professionals.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon - Thu: 07.30 - 16.00; Fri: 07.30 -13.00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
The apprentice will be responsible for administrative support across the organisation. The role is designed to develop skills in office management, communication, and organisational processes, supporting the team and contributing to business efficiency.
The Business Administration Apprentice will be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide general administrative support including filing, data entry, and document management
- Respond to emails, phone calls, and other correspondence in a professional manner
- Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
- Support the preparation of reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Maintain accurate records and databases
- Assist with basic finance tasks, such as processing invoices or expense claims
- Support team members with project coordination and ad hoc tasks
- Develop professional skills in line with the apprenticeship training programme
Where you'll work
Unit 4
The Meadows
Waterberry Drive
Waterlooville
PO7 7XX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PETA 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
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 12 days at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Strong organisation
- Time management
- Accuracy
- Proficient IT skills
- Proficient with MS Office
- Willingness to learn
- Willing to follow instructions
- Work independently
- Professional attitude
- Professional work ethic
About this employer
Cherry Component Solutions was started in 1997 and led to the incorporation of Cherrytech Ltd in 2001. Cherrytech has continued to grow year on year and currently employs 150 staff across the 2 sites. We work with companies to create and improve industry products and services through long lasting and mutually rewarding relationships.
We work with our partners to streamline project plans that don’t just deliver on product perfection but also delivers on time – crucial to success in a highly competitive market where every day counts.
https://cherrytechgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Support for apprenticeship training and exams
- Mentoring and career development opportunities
- Free parking and use of onsite kitchen facilities; including free tea, coffee and milk
- All employees are enrolled into the pension scheme where applicable and agreed
- 20 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There will be progression routes available for the Business Administrator Apprentice upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058901.
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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026
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