Business Administration Apprentice
CAVALIER MAILING LIMITED
NORFOLK (NR13 6LJ)
Closes in 25 days (Monday 3 November 2025)
Posted on 7 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Swarm is supporting Cavalier Mailing Services with their search for a business administration apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career within a supportive team environment, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in data management and a wide range of administrative tasks.
- Wage
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£25,396.80 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, from 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 November 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
- Processing client data files to ensure proper address formatting using various software
- General administration support to include distribution of emails to the relevant parties
- Operate laser printing and inkjet machines
- Manage data sorting, manipulation and mail merges
- Design, layout and proof client documentation, ensuring approvals
- Produce mail reports and de-duplicate records using internal software
- Format addresses and prepare mailing data
- Liaise with Production and Business Development teams on job status
Where you'll work
UNITS 28/29 MACKINTOSH ROAD
RACKHEATH IND EST
NORWICH
NORFOLK
NR13 6LJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
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 be with Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK
- The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Business Administration qualification
- This apprenticeship will take 12–18 months to complete with assessments
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Hardworking and eager to learn
- Punctual and Reliable
About this employer
Cavalier Mailing Services is one of the UK’s leading providers of direct mail and fulfilment solutions for printed media. With over 30 years of experience, they pride themselves on delivering a complete end-to-end service for print and direct mail campaigns. Their expertise covers every stage of campaign management including data processing, inkjet and laser print personalisation, high-speed envelope enclosing, polywrap and compostable wrap mailing as well as cost-effective and reliable postage solutions.
https://www.cavaliermailing.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Potential for a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, Flexible working arrangements where possible 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, Pension scheme, Optional uniform, On-site parking available
After this apprenticeship
- After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there is a possible full-time position available for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C
Sophie Duffy
Sophie.d@swarmgroup.org.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345010.
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Closes in 25 days (Monday 3 November 2025)
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