Apprentice Business & Wholesale Administrator
SOMEWHERE LONDON LTD
London (SW9 9TL)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 13 November 2026)
Posted on 13 October 2026
Contents
Summary
SOMEWHERE Agency are looking for a Apprentice Business & Wholesale Administrator to join their growing team.
- Wage
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£12,480 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 - Friday, 9:30am - 6pm
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 14 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
- Assist with wholesale paperwork, including order
spreadsheets, client order history and buyer information - Process orders accurately using our wholesale systems
(BrandBoom, JOOR, NuORDER), and help resolve order issues so all orders are submitted to brands before the end of the season - Support invoicing, payments and order tracking with the Brand Managers
- Buyer communications and customer service
- Manage the support inbox as a first point of contact for
general enquiries, customer service, stock swaps and reorders - Help prepare and send the weekly product bulletin to buyers
- Represent SOMEWHERE professionally by phone, email and in person, as a brand ambassador
- Keep the CRM and buyer contact database accurate and up
to date, and pull information for Brand Managers and the Director when needed - Research new buyer prospects and support basic market analysis
- Monitor client markdowns and flag them to Brand Managers
- Produce documents, reports and records to company
standards, handling confidential information in line with GDPR - Book existing and target buyer appointments and manage the showroom diary
- Receive, unpack, prepare and price samples at the start of each season
- Help set up and break down the showroom before and after
selling season, keeping it immaculate and organised - Assist at appointments and email follow-up information to buyers straight away
- Help plan and coordinate small projects, such as showroom
events or trade shows - Take on a workplace improvement project (for example, a
better order-tracking or CRM process), which forms part of your End-Point Assessment
Where you'll work
Unit 3-4, The Stableyard
Broomgrove Road
London
SW9 9TL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
APPRENTICE TEAM LTD
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
Full day-to-day training will be provided by the employer.
This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 3 Business Administrator
The learning will be delivered by dedicated, industry-specialist tutors via sessions.
These session take place once or twice per month, for roughly 1.5 - 2 hours , at a time convenient for both you and the employer.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
- Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
SOMEWHERE is a London-based fashion wholesale agency and showroom specialising in contemporary womenswear brands across the UK and Ireland. Founded in 2012 by Daniella “Danni” Alves Braithwaite, the agency represents a curated portfolio of Scandinavian and European fashion brands, connecting international labels with leading UK and Irish retailers.
With particular strength in Danish and Scandinavian fashion, SOMEWHERE is recognised for introducing contemporary brands with strong creative identity, craftsmanship and commercial appeal to the UK market. The agency works closely with independent boutiques, department stores and premium online retailers, building long-term wholesale partnerships across the UK and Ireland.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression within the business and onto further apprenticeships.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
APPRENTICE TEAM LTD
Apprentice Team Ltd
recruitment@apprenticeteam.org
01246278931
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058930.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 13 November 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.