Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join our busy Office Services Team. This is a broad and interesting role which will provide you with a valuable range of skills and experience, and the opportunity for progression.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Flexible hours but normally 8.15am – 4.45pm, with 1 hour lunchbreak, Monday to Friday – 7.5 hours per day. Office based.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Established since 1985, SolutionsPT provides modern IT solutions for the industrial world. We provide the optimum solutions set of hardware, software and managed services from AVEVA (the global leading industrial and engineering software brand) and other world-class technology partners.

Our success is based on our strong values of Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Knowledge and People & Teams and our RACER behaviours (Respect, Attitude, Communication, Enjoyment and Responsibility). Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, our employees really are our greatest asset and our success is founded on their talent, knowledge and competence.

Consequently, we have a strong culture of employee engagement and personal development, which is backed up by our many awards and accolades including:

Investors in People Platinum
100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For list
Best Companies 3 Star Status

With around 100 employees, we’re a growing company, staffed with bright, talented people who believe passionately in what they are doing.

Where you'll work

Unit 1 Oakfield Road
Cheadle Royal Business Park
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 3GX

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Any Subject Area (grade 4)
Any Subject Area (grade 4)
Any Subject Area (grade 4)
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Business Studies (grade Pass)

BTEC in:

Business Studies (grade Pass)

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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Interpersonal skills
Good written communication
Proactive
Able to work autonomously
Strong customer focus

About this company

Established since 1985, SolutionsPT provides modern IT solutions for the industrial world. We provide the optimum solutions set of hardware, software and managed services from AVEVA (the global leading industrial and engineering software brand) and other world class technology partners. Our success is based on our strong values of Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Knowledge and People & Teams and our RACER behaviours (Respect, Attitude, Communication, Enjoyment and Responsibility). Based in Cheadle, South Manchester, our employees really are our greatest asset and our success is founded on their talent, knowledge and competence. Consequently, we have a strong culture of employee engagement and personal development, which is backed up by our many awards and accolades including: • Investors in People Platinum • 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For list • Best Companies 3 Star Status With around 100 employees, we’re a growing company, staffed with bright, talented people who believe passionately in what they are doing.

http://www.solutionspt.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to progress into a full-time position or to embark on one of our Degree Apprenticeships in Sales or Technology.

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