Business Administration Apprenticeship

HAIGH ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY LTD

Chesterfield (S45 9NY)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 October 2025


Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our project management team and support our Project Delivery Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s eager to start their career in project administration while gaining hands-on experience in a busy project management team.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 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

  • Assisting with project documentation, reports, and records
  • Helping to maintain internal systems
  • Communicating with internal teams and external suppliers and customers
  • General office administration including filing, emails, and data entry

Where you'll work

23k Lower Mantle Close Bridge Street
Clay Cross
Chesterfield
S45 9NY

Training

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

Training provider

EMA 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

  • Training will be provided by EMA Training to cover the content required to gain your Business Administration Level 3 qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
  • Through a combination of online and in person visits to the workplace, you will be supported by your trainer/mentor to cover the required content for the business administration Level 3 apprenticeship programme
  • You will be assessed during your end point assessment through a knowledge test, project presentation and professional discussion  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including maths and english (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
  • Organisation skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Motivated
  • Time management skills

About this employer

Haigh Environmental are trusted specialists in delivering environmental waste water solutions. Working with water companies, contractors and private landowners, we offer practical, standardised alternatives to septic tanks and conventional chemical dosing treatment options. We pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and supporting our people to grow.

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

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

apply@ematraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000345971.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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