Business Administration apprenticeship

Fawkes & Reece Ltd (North)

BOLTON (BL1 4AG)

Closes in 24 days (Saturday 3 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 December 2025


Summary

Here at Fawkes & Reece Bolton, we are at a period of company growth and are seeking to welcome a new member to our friendly office team as Business Administration apprentice.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hourly rate to begin will be £7.55 per hour (set on successful interview dependant on various factors such as age/experience – this will be subject to regular reviews)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 January 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

The main thing we expect from you is that your confident and enjoy a challenge. For this role it is desired that you drive or look to in the future, as you will be expected in your future career to drive to our sites to do face fit tests, which you will be getting full training for.

Other roles you will be getting trained and expected to do include:

  • Registering candidates and uploading their right to work and other important documents to their profile
  • Assist the consultants by posting job ads out for them
  • Taking messages on the phone and also help resource new candidates to fill the jobs we get in
  • Creating documents including contracts
  • To help you build up a relationship with our clients, you will do general aftercare which means ringing up the people we have out on sites and check up on them to see how everything is going on site for them and if they have any issues to raise

Where you'll work

ATRIA
SPA ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 4AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

1ST2 ACHIEVE 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 Apprenticeship Standard
  • This Apprenticeship is completed within the workplace
  • You will be assessed through written work and observation throughout your training
  • You will be given time by your employer to complete portfolio work, attend training sessions (that are based at workplace,) workplace shadowing and any other opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge
  • A tutor will visit you monthly to deliver training sessions at the work address

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English and 3 other subjects (grade 4 or above)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Fawkes & Reece provide staffing and recruitment services to the leading organisations within the built environment, covering the whole of the UK.

https://fawkesandreece.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Regular performance bonuses are available.

After this apprenticeship

  • A permanent position is available after apprenticeship period. Various opportunities to progress within the business including exploring recruitment courses

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

1ST2 ACHIEVE TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003082.

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Closes in 24 days (Saturday 3 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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