Business Administration Apprenticeship
FLAMINGO CAPITAL LIMITED
Billericay (CM12 9BT)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 September 2025
Contents
Summary
We are looking for a motivated and detail orientated individual to join our team as an Apprentice Business Administrator. This is a fantastic career for someone looking to get into financial services.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 October 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
- Maintain and update client records
- Assist with preparation of new business
- Support advisers with day to day admin
- Assist in preparing documents and client reports
- Liase with providers to obtain information
Where you'll work
92B High Street
Billericay
CM12 9BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
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
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard delivered by Chelmsford College
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
- 6-7 hours per week will be spent on "off-the-job training"
- Training is provided both remotely and in the workplace
- Details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Interest in Financial Services
Other requirements
Looking for a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
About this employer
We are independent financial advisers providing personalised advice on investments, pensions, protection, mortgages, inheritance, tax planning, and general financial planning.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential for full time employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Tara Whitaker
WhitakerT@chelmsford.ac.uk
01245 293173
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341798.
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Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 30 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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