Business Administration Apprentice
24/Three
Northampton (NN1 1EW)
Closes in 5 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 July 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career as a Business Admin apprentice at our architectural studio. We’re looking for a hard-working, reliable team-player to support our business with the day-to-day admin in a creative, people-first practice where your contribution will truly be valued, while working towards a Level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
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The salary is negotiable dependent on experience/age
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 18 August 2025
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Based at our 24/Three Architectural studio in Northampton, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking and proactive apprentice to join our growing team. Excellent admin and communication skills are essential. The successful applicant will have a confident personality, plenty of initiative and the ability to juggle a range of tasks in a busy environment.
Working closely with the Operations Manager, this role will include full administration support across all areas of the business, with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship.
Key responsibilities, after training, will include:
- General administrative support for the Operations Manager and studio team
- Answering phones, managing post and emails
- Ordering office supplies and maintaining stock levels
- Scheduling meetings and managing calendars
- Assisting with timesheets, staff records and general HR admin
- Supporting financial processes (e.g. filing, invoices, chasing receipts)
- Helping prepare presentations, reports and internal documents
- Maintaining studio templates and filing systems
- Updating website content and social media posts
- Supporting ad-hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the practice
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives.
Where you'll work
Vulcan Works
34 38 Guildhall Road
Northampton
NN1 1EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
As a business administration apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your Apprenticeship:
- Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
- You will also develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work within an office environment
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- You will be allocated a tutor who will provide you with personal support and assessment at pre-arranged times
- Assessment is through a variety of methods, including observations in the workplace, witness testimonies, product evidence and professional discussions
- All evidence will be logged to your electronic portfolio
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
The post may close early if the right applicant is found, so do not delay in applying. Ensure you are able to travel to the workplace on a daily basis.
About this employer
At 24/Three, we design homes, places and spaces with character, care and lasting value. We believe in thoughtful, collaborative architecture and in the positive impact it can have on people’s lives. You’ll be joining a practice that’s down-to-earth, passionate, full of heart and enjoys a good coffee!
https://www.24three.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
A friendly, inclusive and supportive studio culture - A varied role with the opportunity to grow and develop - 27 Days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays - Christmas shut down - Private Healthcare - Doggy Friendly office.
After this apprenticeship
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, for the right applicant, there will be the opportunity to progress to a permanent position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Katrina Clarke
katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk
01924 470477
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332277.
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Closes in 5 days (Thursday 7 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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