Technical Administrator Apprentice

JELSON LIMITED

Leicester (LE4 5PR)

Closes in 17 days (Friday 4 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 June 2025

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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Administrator Apprentice to join a well-established new house builder based in Leicester. Family-run for over 130 years, we strive in delivering exceptional service to our customers and continue to create communities throughout the Midlands.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

This is a full-time position to support the Technical team with administration requirements. The Technical team is responsible for the delivery of Architectural and Civil Engineering based functions across all areas of the business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to start their career within construction administration with the opportunity to study and gain a qualification alongside working.

Responsibilities:

  • Support managing internal file structure and co-ordinating drawing issues
  • Amending and issuing material schedules
  • Uploading documents to the NHBC & Housebuilder Pro
  • Applying for postal addresses
  • Scheduling meetings and diary management
  • Taking notes and writing minutes following internal office meetings
  • Printing various site layouts, legal plans and other associated documents
  • Processing invoices and credit card receipts
  • Provide support to Engineers, Architectural Technicians and Technical Coordinator as required
  • Attend college to complete Business Administrator Apprenticeship
    Compliance with GDPR at all times
  • Any other duties as may be reasonably expected of an Apprentice Administrator

Requirements:

  • GCSE grades A-C (8-4) in English and mathematics or equivalent
  • Strong communication skills
  • Good literacy skills
  • Good basic IT skills – must be competent with Microsoft Office
  • Good attention to detail
  • An ability to work within a team environment and to be flexible in working approaches
  • Keen to learn and develop

Benefits:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • 21 days+ Bank Holidays + 7 day additional Christmas shutdown holidays
  • Discretionary Bonus twice a year

Where you'll work

370 Loughborough Rd
Leicester
LE4 5PR

Training

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

College or training organisation

LEICESTER COLLEGE

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 to take place at college

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this company

Jelson is a family run, Leicestershire based business which has been around for over 130 years.

After this apprenticeship

  • Developing within the technical department

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JELSON LIMITED

Charlotte Doherty

0116 2661541

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326295.

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Closes in 17 days (Friday 4 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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