Business Administration Apprentice

DUTTON CONSTRUCTION LTD

Wakefield (WF1 2ED)

Closes in 14 days (Saturday 6 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 August 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work for Dutton Group, specifically Dutton FM as a Business Administrator working within a small team offering administrative support within a friendly team.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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7.55per hour. Pay rising at 12 weeks and 32 weeks depending on performance

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday/Tuesday, 8.30am - 5.30pm. Wednesday/Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. Alternate Saturday- (4 hr shift) 1 hour Lunch.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

  • The role includes a variety of administration duties with the aim to developing skills and having more responsibilities during this Apprenticeship
  • Answering telephone to internal and external clients in a professional and clear manner regarding any enquiries
  • Inputting data onto internal systems with accuracy
  • Administrating routine maintenance contracts
  • Various Health & Safety reports across the portfolio
  • Producing documents

Where you'll work

6 Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2ED

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

  • Business Administration Level 3 qualification
  • Functional Skills Maths & English if required
  • No day release - delivery method and location of training to be confirmed

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Level 1/ Grade 3)
  • Maths (grade Level 1/ Grade 3)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

Must be reliable and committed to the training. Must be able to access the location with ease.

About this employer

The Dutton Group offers as part of their portfolio a facilities management (FM) solution. Dutton FM offers and provides versatile and quality facilities which include, electrical, plumbing & heating, cleaning, roofing, decorating, construction and refurbishment.

After this apprenticeship

  • Can progress to Team Leader Level 3

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Carolyn Marson

carolyn.marson@novatraining.co.uk

07534486764

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338156.

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Closes in 14 days (Saturday 6 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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