Business Administration Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a Business Admin Apprentice who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day business functions, supporting both operational and commercial teams. This role involves administrative support, document control, communication coordination, and ensuring compliance with internal systems and external requirements.

Wage

£22,000 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 (with Friday for study if required).

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Provide general administrative support to the management and project teams
Maintain and update project documentation, records, and files
Coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements
Assist with procurement processes, including managing purchase orders and supplier records
Liaise with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors professionally and promptly
Support HR with maintaining personnel records, inductions, and training logs
Assist with invoicing, expenses, and basic financial reporting
Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials as needed

Where you'll work

BEECH TREE FARM
BEECH TREE FARM CLOSE
HIGH LEGH
KNUTSFORD
WA16 6NR

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP

Your 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.

Your training plan

Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training will take place at the work place and study time will be allocated during the working week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Any Subject Area (grade 4)
Any Subject Area (grade 4)
Any Subject Area (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Willingness to learn & develop
Can do attitude

Other requirements

All applicants are required to hold for full clean driving license and access to a vehicle. If you do not hold this, unfortunately you will not be considered for this position.

About this company

SGC Civil Engineering Ltd is a family-run civil engineering company based in High Legh, Knutsford, Cheshire. Established in 2005 by John Cummins, the firm specialises in deep drainage and complex water management projects, serving the water, wastewater, and highways sectors. We are a small business going through a period of growth and the right individual will grow with the business so there is a lot of scope to progress quickly.

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Company benefits

Mileage will be included. 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays).

After this apprenticeship

The possibility of a full-time post upon successful completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate

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