Business Administration Apprentice
MCGRADY CLARKE GROUP LTD
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE (NE6 1LL)
Closes on Friday 27 November 2026
Posted on 26 October 2026
Contents
Summary
McGrady Clarke are a management consultancy providing sustainability and energy solutions to our global client base. We operate across multiple sectors and work with our clients to develop bespoke sustainability strategies.
- Wage
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£16,250 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday : 9:00am–5:00pm, 35 hours, 1 hour unpaid lunch.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 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
- Collect and input company data
- Analyse Statistical data
- Logging invoices
- Liaising with suppliers via email and telephone
- Forecasting cashflow
- Filing documents and updating the company CRM
Where you'll work
UNIT 213
QUAYSIDE-I4 OUSEBU
ALBION ROW
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE6 1LL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ZENITH TRAINING 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
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
About this employer
McGrady Clarke provides business energy management and sustainability solutions across the UK and Europe. Our aim is simple: to reduce energy costs, improve energy management and reduce the carbon associated with our client’s operations.
Our team work with some of the largest and most complex energy users in the UK and Europe, using insight and innovative technologies to deliver cost and carbon savings. We cover the full energy value chain including legislative advice, market analysis, wholesale procurement, billing management, reporting, finance support, metering and energy efficiency technology integration.
Our sustainability solutions address the multifaceted environmental, economic, and social challenges facing business today. Our projects enhance sustainable development opportunities, heighten operational efficiencies and reduce environmental impact to future proof your business in the evolving global economy. A flexible but targeted approach to energy and sustainability consulting enables our clients to navigate their way to a more cost-effective, efficient and sustainable future.
https://www.mcgradyclarke.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 3 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays – increasing to 25 days from Jan 2027
- Buy and Sell annual leave – after 6 months of service
- Health Cash Plan – after 3 months service
- Length of Service Reward
- Birthday Reward
- Bike2Work scheme – eligibility requirements apply
- Enhanced Family Leave
- Volunteering hours
- Team socials and company events
- Free on-site parking
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression into a full-time role upon completion of an apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ZENITH TRAINING LIMITED
Faye Turner
faye@we-are-zenith.com
01914906765
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060993.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 27 November 2026