Apprentice Business Administrator

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Business Administrator to support our overall business.

Wage

£12,563.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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We have 6 monthly reviews for us to monitor your performance but for you to always have face time with your managers. A 3 month probabtion will be agreed before starting this role, after passing this probabtion benefi ts will be provided.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed.

32 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 9 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

You will ensure high-quality processing, monitoring and following up on applications
Ensuring that all records and data are maintained accurately and efficiently
Supporting HR and directors on day to day jobs as and when required, ensuring deadlines are followed accurately and efficiently
Liaising with other staff members and clients to track
Preparing powerpoint presentations,
Attending teams meetings where needed
Willing to travel for projects
General duties in and around the office
Answering calls and handling with a high standard

Where you'll work

133 Whitechapel High Street
London
E1 7QA

Training

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

College or training organisation

BARKING AND DAGENHAM 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

4 days a week in the office
1 day at Barking & Dagenham College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Awareness of ISO standards is
Awareness of construction busi
Good time management

Other requirements

Can you travel to the office and to college? Have you listed your maths and english grades?

About this company

WP3 is a collective of client and value focused building services experts with extensive experience designing and delivering projects of all scales across a range of sectors. WP3 operates from locations in London and the Midlands and we’re able to service projects across the UK and abroad

https://www.wp3.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company pension. On-site parking. Out of office travel expenses. Holidays.

After this apprenticeship

After completion of the Apprenticeship a job may be offered

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