L3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
AD Business Recovery Ltd
Essex (CM1 1NT)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 August 2025
Contents
Summary
We are seeking an Office Administrator to join our team in managing the day-to-day administrative tasks of our office. The ideal candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and proficient in various office software applications.
- Wage
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£15,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours and days will be Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
60 mins unpaid lunch.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 19 September 2025
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
The following are the core responsibilities of the apprentice. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Core responsibilities include:
- Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records
- Manage office correspondence and phone calls with professionalism
- Assist in organising office operations and procedures
- Assisting with the organisation of marketing events including dealing with bookings, invites and confirmations
- Provide administrative support to staff as needed
- Handle general clerical duties such as filing and photocopying
- Proficiently use Google Suite for document creation and management
In addition to your apprenticeship studies, we will provide training on all aspects of Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 as well as our in-house back office system.
We will also coach in aspects of Insolvency Administration, primarily the legislative details in pre-appointment cases.
Where you'll work
AD Business Recovery
29 New Street
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Good Time Keeping
- Good Phone Manners
Other requirements
The position is primarily office based with most of the work done on computer. We may however request visits to clients, but these will always be accompanied by a more senior member of staff.
About this employer
Insolvency Practitioners and Business Recovery experts. We look after all size of companies from sole traders to plcs. Based in one location in Chelmsford, currently employing 9 staff.
https://www.adbusinessrecovery.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Company pension scheme after 3 months’ probation is available, should the candidate under age 22 wish to join or automatic if the candidate is age 22 or over.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential to receive a full-time permanent employment contract on completion of apprenticeship, with progress into case administration.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Leon Black
Leon.Black@essex.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000339457.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 12 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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