Business Administrator/ Lettings Apprentice

HARRISONS LETTINGS & MANAGEMENT LTD

BOLTON (BL5 1EL)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 October 2025


Summary

We are looking for a business admin lettings apprentice to join our team. The role requires a switched-on individual who is self-motivated and highly organised. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, fantastic customer service and communication skills are very important to be a success in this role.

Wage

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 27 October 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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 an apprentice, you will get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you will do in your working day:

  • Communicating over the telephone with customers, clients and colleagues
  • Managing email inboxes
  • Use excellent customer service continuously
  • Organise and report data
  • Use of spreadsheets
  • Managing in-house computer systems.
  • Filing, scanning and archiving documents
  • Answering incoming calls to the office
  • Dealing with post
  • Data entry
  • Use of bespoke software
  • Any other admin duties as requested

Qualifications Required: To be eligible for this role we are looking for individuals who already have their maths and English qualifications.

Where you'll work

1-3 NEWBROOK ROAD
BOLTON
BL5 1EL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING 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

The apprenticeship includes regular training with Cavity Training Limited. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

We are a dedicated team of property enthusiasts who have come together to redefine excellence in the property market. Our journey began in 2014 with a vision to provide a service based on trust, reliability, and a friendly approach, and since then, we have been on an unwavering quest to make a meaningful impact in Bolton. What started as a small initiative has now evolved into a thriving business and have become one of Bolton’s best known estate agents.

https://www.harrisonsnet.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Full time post following completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED

Sean Jones

sean.jones@cavitytraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345206.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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