Business Administration Apprentice - Flame UK
FLAME UK BUSINESS SERVICES GROUP LTD
West Bridgford (NG2 5LQ)
Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 October 2025
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Summary
Flame UK is a leading waste management consultancy that helps businesses across the UK improve sustainability and reduce their environmental impact. We are now looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and environmentally focused industry.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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To be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 21 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the business, gaining valuable experience across a range of administrative and organisational tasks.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Account Management Team with daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations
- Assist with the day-to-day management of customer accounts
- Maintain and update customer records within our Zoho CRM system, ensuring data accuracy
- Help coordinate waste collection schedules by liaising with suppliers and customers
- Prepare and distribute reports on financial performance, environmental impact, service delivery, and customer feedback
- Assist with invoice processing and help resolve any billing queries
- Work closely with vendors and customers to support bookings and transactions
- Develop knowledge of compliance and legal requirements within the waste management industry
- Provide general office support, including preparing documents, filing, and scheduling meetings
- Take part in training and development sessions to build skills throughout the apprenticeship
Where you'll work
HUB37
37 Gordon Road
West Bridgford
NG2 5LQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM 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
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- 21 months inclusive of 3 month EPA period
- Monthly College attendance – one day per month Nottingham City Hub Campus
Please note that as this is an apprenticeship standard you will be required to sit an end point assessment.
Please click on the link below for more information regarding End Point Assessment:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
An online aptitude test must be completed prior to interview stage,
About this employer
Flame UK is a Nottingham-based waste management consultancy providing sustainable, carbon-neutral waste solutions across the UK. They work with a wide range of sectors, including construction, hospitality, retail, events, and manufacturing, to deliver tailored services such as general and hazardous waste collections, recycling, site clearance, and equipment hire. Taking a consultative approach, Flame UK carries out site surveys, sets clear goals, manages compliance, and provides digital reporting so clients can track progress and reduce their environmental impact. With smart technology like SmartTrash, strong industry accreditations, and a focus on simplifying processes with one point of contact, Flame UK helps businesses achieve efficiency, compliance, and sustainability.
After this apprenticeship
- Potential progression after apprenticeship if there is availability
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344551.
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Closes in 18 days (Monday 20 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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