Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
EVOLVE ENERGY SUPPLY LIMITED
LANCASHIRE (FY8 5FT)
Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 December 2025)
Posted on 17 November 2025
Contents
Summary
We are excited to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in office administration and gain hands on experience in a professional business environment while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
- 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 9am to 5pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 2026
- 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
This role provides a unique opportunity to work with a passionate and fun team. If you’re an organised, driven individual with a passion for excellence, we look forward to hearing from you!
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the office by providing efficient and effective administrative support to various operations departments. You will be involved in a wide range of business activities and develop essential workplace skills, including communication, organisation, IT, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Answering phone calls and directing queries to the right team member
- Managing incoming and outgoing emails
- Filing, scanning, and organising documents
- Data entry into spreadsheets or internal systems
- Learning and using tools such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Supporting the preparation of documents, reports, and presentations
- Supported by experienced colleagues your tasks will vary depending on the team's needs
Where you'll work
JUBILEE HOUSE
EAST BEACH
LYTHAM ST ANNES
LANCASHIRE
FY8 5FT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE 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
Throughout your apprenticeship you will develop strong administrative and customer service skills and;
- Improve your communication and time management
- Gain experience using business software
- Understand how different teams work together
- Build confidence in a professional environment
More training information
STANDARD & LEVEL:
The successful candidate will work towards completing the Level 3 Business Administration Standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. Delivered by Blackpool and The Fylde College offering expert tuition and exceptional facilities.
Personalised programme:
Your B&FC apprenticeship is made up of several different elements, and each one reflects your individual abilities and career goals. Our expert tutors and assessors have relevant industry experience and will support you to achieve all your goals.
Off-the-job training:
Developing your skills at work is called on-the-job training, 20% of your apprenticeship (equal to one full day a week) will be ‘off-the-job’. This might include attending College, tackling projects, online learning, coaching, shadowing, or training for your job.
Stacks of support:
Assessment mostly takes place in the workplace. When you start, you will be allocated a skills coach, who will visit you at least once a month to guide and support you and help you to plan for your future. We will also provide you with specialist support for your English and maths and for any additional needs that you make us aware of.
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Evolve Energy is selective because the work we do is demanding, complex, and high impact. We unlock scarce access to renewable generation for some of the UK’s most exciting brands across retail, leisure, manufacturing, luxury hotels, and tech. The organisations we support expect the best, which means we look for people who can rise to that standard. We’re not just another renewable energy supplier. We’re industry specialists shaping the future of business energy and sustainability. Joining us means working at board level with I&C clients, helping them cut through complexity and make real progress towards decarbonisation. Few companies can offer that level of exposure, and fewer still the chance to grow with it. At Evolve, difference is celebrated. We are committed to inclusion and accessibility, creating an environment where people can be their authentic selves and thrive. As proud partners of the Armed Forces Covenant and Care Leavers Covenant, we also provide tailored support to those bringing unique skills and life experience into our team.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers excellent long-term prospects. While a permanent role is not guaranteed, Evolve Energy aims to retain successful apprentices where possible. If a suitable role is available upon completion, you may be offered continued employment and further development opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000564.
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Closes in 20 days (Monday 8 December 2025)
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