Business Administration Assistant Apprentice
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT VISUAL & NAVIGATIONAL AIDS LTD
WICKFORD (SS11 8BF)
Closes tomorrow (Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Support administrative and purchasing tasks such as customer support, training coordination, document management, maintaining records, and assisting internal teams.
- Wage
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£13,741 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 to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 20 October 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
- Support the business as the training centre and front of house receptionist at Aviation House in Wickford
- Learn how to use and manage database records to support sales and customer relationships
- Help compile work summaries and logs from task information and telephone enquiries
- Support the accounts team with sending approved records and data to clients
- Develop skills in creating documents using Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and PDFs
- Support the creation and tracking of purchase orders
- Attend internal meetings and assist with taking and distributing minutes
- Help with compliance and organisational record-keeping
Where you'll work
AVIATION HOUSE
RUSSELL GARDENS
WICKFORD
SS11 8BF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
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
Workplace delivery.
More training information
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
For over 40 years, IAVNA (International Airport Visual and Navigational Aids Limited) has been a global leader in supplying electrical and non-electrical airside equipment to commercial and military airports. As one of the largest stockists worldwide, we hold over £2.5 million in inventory, delivering high-quality airfield ground lighting, retroreflective markers, windsocks, transformers, and advanced control systems that meet ICAO, FAA, and NATO standards. Our innovative solutions, including proprietary ALS products and partnerships with leading brands like Osram and ADB, ensure safer and more efficient airfields worldwide. We’re thrilled to be expanding with new international offices and launching specialized training programs through our AGL Advancement Group UK. Now is an exciting time to join IAVNA as an apprentice! You’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, industry-leading environment, working with cutting-edge technology and learning from experts in airfield solutions. Kickstart your career with a company that values innovation, growth, and your future—apply today to be part of our global mission.
After this apprenticeship
We would like for the right candidate be in a position to offer a full time role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343404.
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Closes tomorrow (Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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