Business administration Apprentice
Carmmunity
RIPLEY (DE5 9QF)
Closes on Sunday 4 January 2026
Posted on 24 November 2025
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Summary
Join Carmmunity as a Business Administrator Apprentice! Support daily operations, manage client communications, and assist with data reporting. Gain hands-on experience while building essential admin skills and boosting your career prospects. Ready to kick-start your future? Apply today and grow with us!
- Wage
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£14,918.80 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 - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Your duties will include:
- Telephones - handling both inbound and outbound calls, passing actions and messages to team members in a timely and appropriate manner
- Procurement - ordering vehicles to add to the exisiting fleet, processing all orders on our inhouse system
- Logistics - booking vehicle deliveries
- Administration - provide a comprehensive administration service to the team
- Fully utilise all functions on Office 365 especially - excel, word, teams and outlook
Where you'll work
THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE
MILL LANE
CODNOR
RIPLEY
DE5 9QF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CHESTERFIELD 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
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence. You will be expected
to work towards the Business Administrator Level 3, with support from your employer and the Chesterfield College Group.
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
This is a busy environment and the ability to keep a calm head during busy times in essential
About this employer
Carmmunity is an innovative digital procurement platform powering vehicle leasing and fleet management across the UK. Based in Derbyshire, we specialise in connecting brokers, dealers, and partners through cutting-edge technology that simplifies vehicle sourcing, quoting, and stock management. As a BVRLA-accredited partner, Carmmunity works with leading finance firms and manufacturers to deliver competitive deals and exceptional service. Our platform ensures a seamless process—from order to delivery—supported by FCA-regulated dealers and strict service standards. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders, offering tools that make finding and managing vehicles faster, smarter, and more efficient. Joining Carmmunity means being part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation in automotive procurement.
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Company benefits
Free onsite parking
After this apprenticeship
Full time permanent employment upon successful completion of your apprenticeship for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002082.
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Closes on Sunday 4 January 2026
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