Business Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a Business Administrator to join the Digital Messaging Company, which is a leading provider of digital signage services. You will provide administration service across different departments such as office management, content operations, sales & marketing, procurement and the invoicing team.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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Salary Range: £16,000 - £20,000 per annum Starting salary depends on relevant experience and transferable skills

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Friday 18 July 2025

Duration

1 year 4 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

Office Management:

General administrative duties and office coordination
Documentation management and filing systems
Reception and communication support
Office organization and coordination tasks

Content Operations & Sales/Marketing Administration:

Content creation and operational support
Sales and marketing administrative tasks
Customer communication support
CRM data management and maintenance
Marketing material assistance and coordination

Procurement & Inventory Management:

Purchase order creation and tracking
Supplier correspondence and liaison
Stock level monitoring and inventory updates
Price comparison research and analysis
Delivery coordination and logistics support

Invoicing Team Support:

Working directly with the invoicing team
Invoice processing and management
Financial data entry and administration
Accounts administration support tasks

General Administrative Skills Development:

Cross-functional business operations exposure
Professional communication and correspondence
Data management across multiple systems
Administrative process improvement and efficiency
Customer service and stakeholder liaison

Where you'll work

375 REGENTS PARK ROAD
LONDON
N3 1DE

Training

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

College or training organisation

BARNET & SOUTHGATE 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
College workshops will take place at our Southgate Campus every 3rd Monday of each month
On the remaining weeks of each month, you will be allocated 6 hours a week of study which will be remote study

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C)

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
Organisation skills
Team working

About this company

Digital Messaging Company is a leading provider of digital signage services. Whether you require just the hardware to manage your own network, or everything from hardware and software to installation and content management, Digital Messaging Company is well placed to assist. Whether you are in retail, healthcare, catering, defense or corporate, we truly understand the importance of delivering high quality clear messages and promotions to your customers, visitors and staff. Furthermore, our partners commonly receive a revenue increase of up to 35% when moving from static to digital signage. An achievement of which we are very proud!

https://www.digital-messaging.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

On the completion of your apprenticeship, there may be scope to join us on a full time basis
This will depend on how you perform on the apprenticeship, as well as business conditions at that time

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNET & SOUTHGATE COLLEGE

Shaun Murphy

Apprentice@barnetsouthgate.ac.uk

02037644333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326853.

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