Business administration apprentice
BLADEN BOX LTD
Mansfield (NG19 8RL)
Closes in 22 days (Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 10 October 2025
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Summary
Bladen Box are looking to add an Administration Apprentice to their established team as the transition for the future by implementing new systems, processes and succession planning of the business.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 2.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 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 incoming enquires via phone and email into the system
- Supporting with new system implementation, cost estimating, Client liaison over the phone and email
- Admin Support for the marketing team, creating "job bags" with relevant information and documentation
- Work on Excel
- Pile drive
- Trello and Bespoke internal systems
- Dispatch samples and products via DHL
Where you'll work
Mill 1
The Business Park, Pleasley Vale
Mansfield
NG19 8RL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 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:
- We host supporting workshops regularly throughout the apprenticeship, which you will attend in person at our designated training site/campus
- These workshops are carefully designed to support the learning required throughout the apprenticeship programme
- You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession
- You will experience a blended learning model
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Bladen Box & Display opened its doors in 2004 & quickly became an industry leader in Display, Print & Packaging arenas. By fully embracing digital technology in our manufacturing business, we are able to provide superior quality that is consistent & hard to beat! With digital printers, digital cutter & even digital gluers, we demonstrate an eye for detail & an appetite for perfection. Printing is our passion & we recognise that this is the perfect medium to promote products at every level: product displays, exhibition displays & signage.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate will be offered a full-time permanent role with continued career progression
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Laura
apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk
01623 900467
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346052.
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Closes in 22 days (Sunday 2 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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