Business Administration Apprentice
BLUE LION TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
DERBY (DE24 8GX)
Closes in 14 days (Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 October 2025
Contents
Summary
Kickstart your career in the education sector! Gain hands-on experience in processing learner enrolments, apprentice recruitment and provide administrative support while receiving comprehensive training. This role offers professional development, career growth, & the chance to make a positive impact!
- Wage
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£14,526.20 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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Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 30 minutes lunch break.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 December 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
Duties to include:
- Respond to enquiries
- Arrange meetings & enrolment sessions
- Shortlist candidates for vacancies
- Support learners through the enrolment process
- Liaise with internal teams (Marketing & Operations) in order to ensure smooth handover
- Comply with funding rules
- Maintain employer documentation
- Attend careers fairs and events
Where you'll work
13 MALLARD WAY
PRIDE PARK
DERBY
DE24 8GX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE 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
- In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Administration qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business' processes and procedures
- Our training is all completed remotely via Teams with a development coach, who will be available for support
- You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship, which is included in your weekly working hours
More training information
- DBC Training are a multi-award-winning employment and skills training provider
- We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential
https://dbc-training.co.uk/
Requirements
Essential 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Eager to learn
Other requirements
Due to having to travel to attend events, the successful candidate must have a full driving license.
About this employer
We are a national training provider specialising in Management, Marketing & Media training delivering apprenticeships & commercial training across England. We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for an apprentice to join the team in order to support with the administration of learner enrolments & employer engagements.
https://bluelionta.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days holiday plus 8 days bank holiday. Office shutdown during festive period. Ongoing professional development.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity to progress with the organisation on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Heather Duffield
heather@dbc-training.co.uk
07375919487
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348143.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Sunday 9 November 2025 at 11:59pm)
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