Business Administration Apprenticeship
GREEN SHIFT ENERGY LIMITED
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE1 1EE)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 28 November 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a business admin apprentice to join our team. The role requires a switched-on individual who is self-motivated and highly organised. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, fantastic customer service and communication skills are very important to being a success in this role.
- 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, 30-mins lunch.
38 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
We are looking for a business admin apprentice to join our team. The role requires a switched-on individual who is self-motivated and highly organised. Attention to detail, a high level of accuracy, fantastic customer service and communication skills are very important to being a success in this role.
You will be completing your Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship with Cavity Training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Assist with general office administration tasks, including drafting emails, creating and maintaining Excel spreadsheets, and organising documents.
- Recruitment Support: Help with pre-screening candidates for recruitment, scheduling interviews, and taking minutes during meetings and interviews.
- Social Media: Assist with managing and updating the company’s social media pages to enhance online presence.
Daily Operations: Help create daily plans, assist with management duties, and update the Head of Operations’ calendar. - Training and Development: Work alongside the Head of Operations to complete relevant training, take on increasingly complex tasks, and gain insights into the company’s operational functions.
- Office Equipment: Utilise office equipment for administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency and smooth workflow.
Where you'll work
Merchant House
30 Cloth Market
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 1EE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CAVITY DENTAL 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
- Business Administrator Level 3.
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (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
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At Green Shift Energy, we understand that navigating the often complex and time-consuming process of purchasing energy contracts can be challenging for businesses. That’s why we are here to make the process simple and hassle-free. We specialise in guiding businesses of all sizes through the intricate details of energy procurement, ensuring you secure the best contracts that align with your needs and budget.
Our mission is clear: to save you valuable time, reduce energy costs, and provide expert guidance to streamline your energy management. But we don’t just stop there – we’re passionate about helping businesses make the shift towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time post following completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CAVITY DENTAL TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002860.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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