Business Administration Apprentice
DUTTON CONSTRUCTION LTD
Wakefield (WF1 2ED)
Closes in 8 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
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Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to work for The Dutton Group, specifically Dutton FM undertaking varied duties. You will be working with a small hardworking and friendly team. The role will include various property management duties with the aim to develop and have more responsibility during your apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm (half hour unpaid lunch)
You may be required to work alternate Saturdays.
On occasion, work falling outside of these hours may be required.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 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
- Administering minor works
- Administering routine maintenance contracts
- Administering various H&S reports across the portfolio
- Obtaining quotations from contractors and quotes for clients
- Instructing and liaising with contractors
- Actioning works and reporting on the findings of reactive and planned maintenance
- Attending meetings as required
- Handling insurance claims
- Answering the phone with strong customer service
- Deal with property owners, lettings managers and tenants’ queries verbally and in written form
- Updating the company knowledge-based systems
- Preparing quotes
- The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the organisation which is relevant to your post within the company to meet the overall business objectives
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
TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION 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
Business Administrator Level 3.
Our approach to learning is blended, including both face-face and virtual delivery. Apprentices will meet with a skills coach once a month.
More training information
At Total Training Provision, we have a clear purpose: to Innovate, Influence and Inspire the future of education.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
About this employer
Dutton Construction is a long-established, family-run construction company based in Yorkshire. They provide a wide range of domestic and commercial services, including building, roofing, and electrical work. Known for quality, reliability, and working to strict deadlines, they focus on collaboration, innovation, and supporting the local economy.
https://www.duttonconstruction.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
In addition to your holiday entitlement, you'll also receive an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
After this apprenticeship
There is a strong possibility that you will gain a permanent position as a Junior Client Relationship Manager following successful employment as well as achievement of the full apprenticeship. There will be opportunity to study further, and this will be expected of successful candidates. There will be chance to study a broad range of further qualification to degree level and beyond in areas such as management, architecture and surveying.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TOTAL TRAINING PROVISION LIMITED
Annie Mcloughlin
Annie.Mcloughlin@total-tp.com
07841422864
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343167.
Apply now
Closes in 8 days (Friday 10 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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