Apprentice Administrator
THE MILLWARD PARTNERSHIP LTD
Nottingham (NG7 2RF)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2026
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Summary
Are you keen and enthusiastic, well organised and willing to listen and learn? If so, we are looking to recruit a motivated Apprentice Administrator to join our busy office in Nottingham.
- Wage
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£15,080 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 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
- Provide administration support to the entire Millward office, taking a lead from the Office Manager and Managing Director
- Deputising for Office Manager where appropriate
- Daily tasks include filing, typing, copying and other ad-hoc tasks necessary to the running of the business
- Carrying duties off site including going to the bank, collecting items and running errands
- Ensuring the office is fully equipped with the necessary sundries including but not limited to milk, stationery etc.
- Arranging meetings where required
- Convey strong communication skills by email and over the phone
- Organise adhoc office tasks
- Utilise the Millward portal where necessary
- Assists Office Manager in the updating of invoicing and portal procedures
- Shadows Office Manager to gain better understanding of the business
- Book necessary meetings and events
- Organise any travel and hotel stays for staff
- Along with Office Manager, upholds and updates Millward quality documents including the booking of safety checks
Where you'll work
11 Edison Village
Nottingham Science & Technology Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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
We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus. These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Please note: This is an apprenticeship vacancy, and the advertised closing date is provided as a guide only. The employer wishes to review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is identified or if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4-9 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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
We’re Different through Design – exceptional service and excellent design go hand and hand to make us different, that’s why our clients love us.
Millward has been trading for over 30 years as an integrated engineering consultancy working across multiple sectors of construction. Our team solve complex challenges and add value through innovative solutions, from pre-planning to completion. The bulk of our business consists repeat clients, defining Millward as a trusted engineering consultancy who continuously perform and become part of the wider client team. Our history remains an important feature – we continuously change and evolve with the industry to deliver and promote innovation – but at our core, service is just as important as it is today as it was in 1993.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
At the end of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full time, permanent role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Leoni
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900469
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059090.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm)