Business Admin Apprentice

Summary

Tamar Landscapes Ltd is looking for an office administrator who will work in a safe, efficient and professional manner at all times and learn how to promote and to continue to promote the excellence required by the company.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 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

To work as directed by the office manager, managing director & any other senior management; typical tasks will include:

To assist with all tendering, procurement & paperwork required for every job.
To assist with arranging and booking meetings.
To contact clients, suppliers and any other representatives to arrange meetings, visits & deliveries.
To assist with all administration with regards to Health & Safety.
To assist with any social communications and business development.

Where you'll work

81 Sisna Park Road
Plymouth
PL6 7AE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SKILLS TO GROUP LIMITED

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

You will attend sessions as part of your off-the-job training throughout your apprenticeship. Most aspects of your training will be delivered on-site by the employer, where you will gain all the skills, knowledge and experience to assist you in this role. Your duties will vary from day to day, and throughout your on-site learning process you will work closely with experienced members of staff. You will have regular visits from your designated assessor, who will help you and monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.

Requirements

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This role requires the highest levels of attention to detail and an ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines. • To learn and improve all administration systems/procedures within the business. • To man the main reception phone line, taking all calls from clients, suppliers, staff members and any other representatives; communicating and behaving in a professional manner at all times. • To keep an up-to-date stock list for all office equipment, uniform and consumables. • To learning how to understand, comply and produce risk assessments. • To assist in keeping office and workspace clean and tidy.

About this company

Tamar Ltd, is a unique blend of TAMAR Group, and they let the finish do the talking. With key skills in all areas, Tamar has taken the industry by storm! From online orders to your dream garden, They have you covered!

After this apprenticeship

A full-time job may be offered to the right candidate on completion of their apprenticeship as either an administrator or, should the candidate wish, they can do further training.

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