Apprentice Administrator

Longriver Group

SLOUGH (SL1 6DQ)

Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

Posted on 21 August 2025

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Summary

We are a market-leading finance provider to the education sector. We help schools stretch their budgets further through smart, flexible rental solutions that make tech and equipment more accessible. As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for a motivated, organised and proactive Business Admin Apprentice to join our central team.

Wage

£18,525 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 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

  • This is an office based admin/customer service role — ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things organised, loves helping people, and thrives in a fast-paced environment
  • Responding to customer and supplier queries with speed and professionalism
  • Working in the ordering team, overseeing the delivery of products and services to our end user
  • Supporting the sales team by sourcing quotes, updating price lists, and creating proposals
  • Helping the finance team chase invoices and log payments
  • Overseeing aftersales repairs from start to finish, keeping customers updated every step of the way
  • Logging all interactions in our CRM system
  • General administrative support to keep operations running smoothly

Where you'll work

LONGRIVER HOUSE
WHITTLE PARKWAY
BURNHAM
SLOUGH
SL1 6DQ

Training

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

Training provider

SR APPRENTICESHIPS 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

All training will be delivered on site at the employers location 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

About this employer

We are a market-leading finance provider to the education sector. We help schools stretch their budgets further through smart, flexible rental solutions that make tech and equipment more accessible.

Company benefits

Company pension scheme, free parking on site

After this apprenticeship

  • Long term career prospects and further training 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SR APPRENTICESHIPS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338463.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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