Business Administration Apprenticeship

TRANSPORT TRAINING ACADEMY LIMITED

Manchester (M46 0JD)

Closes in 15 days (Saturday 27 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 September 2025

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Administrator Apprentice based at our operational site in Atherton. You will learn and develop new skills, alongside working towards achieving your Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Shift patterns will follow a Monday to Friday schedule, with working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 12 October 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

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 of the Business Administration Apprentice is to provide administration support on various aspects of the business, including and not limited to commercial and pre-employment.

In addition to this the role, it will include the development of TTA's digital marketing activities.

You will contribute to improving the business and enhancing the reputation of the company by putting forward new ideas and implementing change when requested to do so.

You will provide administration support for the funded provision of the business and support the Contract Team ensuring that the courses are full in line with the contract profiles. 

You will contact and liaise with learners to ensure that they are eligible and complete all the supporting paperwork associated.

You will scan portfolios and learners work into the Learner files on the Z Drive.

You will complete feedback and learner tracking.

You will work closely with the Employer Engagement Officer to match vacancy opportunities Upkeep of referral spreadsheet. Assist with filing and archiving.

You will also :

Assist with contacting clients via telephone, letter, text and email as required.

Assist with the auditing and checking of administration systems to ensure contractual compliance.

Assist with the processing of customer details and information.

Assist with the maintenance records and information as required by the contract.

Ensure all duties are carried out within required timescales.

Where you'll work

Academy House 255 Gloucester Street
Atherton
Manchester
M46 0JD

Training

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

Training provider

TRS 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

Training will take place at: Academy House, 255 Gloucester Street, Atherton M46 0JD

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

ECDL qualification (or equivalent) preferred (grade PASS)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • knowledge of social media
  • Excellent telephone manner

Other requirements

You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About this employer

Transport Training Academy (TTA) is a well-established logistics training organisation based and operating from two centres in the North West of England, but also providing logistics training to clients and customers on a national level. Transport Training Academy was formed in 2004 with the objective of delivering driving assessments to small and medium-size transport companies. Since then TTA has developed and expanded to where we are today offering a variety of training to the Transport, Construction, Distribution and Logistics sectors.

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Company benefits

Uniform, complimentary car parking, additional days annual leave for birthday

After this apprenticeship

The successful completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position in our structure. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341341.

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Closes in 15 days (Saturday 27 September 2025 at 11:59pm)

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