Business Admin Apprentice - VINCI Building - NorthEast

VINCI BUILDING LIMITED

Wakefield (WF2 7BJ)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 1 November 2026)

Posted on 16 October 2026

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Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a an apprentice looking to develop a broad commercial skillset within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

• Wage:

  £19,500 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  2 days paid volunteering. Everyday discounts. Pension scheme with employer contribution. Opportunity to bi-annual salary progression

  26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 5.00pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Friday 1 January 2027

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on clients, markets, competitors, frameworks and emerging industry trends to identify prospective clients and business opportunities.
• Monitor client communication channels and industry activity to develop an understanding of client priorities, challenges and opportunities.
• Maintain and develop the CRM database, ensuring accurate records of opportunities, client interactions and pipeline activity.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings and workshops, including diary management, agenda and meeting preparation, minute taking, action tracking and supporting follow-up activities.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions and industry forums, providing feedback and market intelligence.
• Monitor client feedback and support customer satisfaction surveys.
• Assist in the preparation of client briefing documents, account plans and capability statements.
• Monitor procurement portals and framework opportunities, identifying relevant upcoming tenders.
• Support the development of client relationship management activities and key account plans
• Produce reports, dashboards and performance updates to support business development, marketing and social value objectives.
• Support the preparation of bi-annual business development and marketing performance reports for senior leadership
• Support the preparation of tenders, PQQs, RFIs and other business submissions.
• Assist in developing presentation materials for tender interviews and client meetings.
• Support the use of digital tools and AI-enabled solutions to improve the efficiency and quality of business development, bid and marketing activities.
• Assist in delivering regional communications and marketing plans.
• Write engaging internal, external and social media content highlighting project milestones, community engagement and social value initiatives.
• Support bespoke client PR and publicity activities.
• Create event invitations, presentations and promotional materials.
• Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including venue booking and attendee management.
• Contribute to wellbeing and group-wide communication campaigns.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to capture project successes, gather and develop project case studies through site visits and stakeholder engagement.
• Prepare award submissions and supporting evidence.
• Coordinate photography, video and drone footage to support bids, marketing campaigns, award submissions and project case studies.
• Maintain bid content libraries, project case studies, staff CVs and supporting information to ensure content remains current and accessible to aligned with business needs.
• Support the Social Value Manager in maintaining dashboards, trackers and reporting systems.
• Collect and manage social value data, impact stories, case studies, testimonials and photographic evidence from project teams and external partners.
• Assist in producing reports and communications that demonstrate social value outcomes and community impact.
• Support community engagement, education and employability initiatives.
• Maintain stakeholder databases and social value documentation.
• Assist in promoting social value achievements through newsletters, social media and client communications.

Where you'll work

Unit 17, Navigation Court
Calder Park
Wakefield
WF2 7BJ

Training

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

Training provider

RHG CONSULT 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

• Level 3 Business Admin
• Online Course with RHG

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5)
• Maths (grade 5)

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
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

You will be based on a construction site and PPE use will be required for site visits.

About this employer

Do you want to be a part building the environments in which we live, using the latest technology and building methods?  VINCI Building are committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse. 
 
VINCI Building is engaged on a variety of interesting and challenging construction projects predominantly within the healthcare, education and commercial sectors across all regions in the England.  
Our goal is always to build strong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to ensure success by unlocking your strategic vision and turning it into a deliverable scheme. 
We are active in a wide range of sectors and value bands, allowing us to provide a regional service with national resources. 
VINCI Building delivers complex projects and programmes, blending our corporate stability with the local knowledge our teams offer. 
Sustainability is at the heart of our approach and we are committed to respecting and protecting the environment in everything that we do. We take the time to understand and make a positive difference to each community that we work in to ensure that our projects leave a lasting legacy. 

https://www.vinci-building.co.uk/work-with-us/achieving-your-potential/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Training courses programme and Mentor Support
• Networks: Early Careers Woman in Construction, LGTBQ+, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

• VINCI Building Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way
• We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices, and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RHG CONSULT LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059508.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 1 November 2026)

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