Business Administration Apprentice

OAKRAY LIMITED

Enfield (EN2 9DY)

Closes in 9 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 December 2025

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Summary

To provide general administration throughout the department as requested by company managers/supervisors/administrators. To ensure that business needs are met whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Wage

£15,698 a year

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Wage will range from £8.05 per hour to £9.05 per hour depending on experience.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:30pm, 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

38 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

  • General administration duties, including the raising of jobs and the issuing of subcontractor orders and purchase orders as required.
  • Assisting with work allocation to a team of operatives
  • Timesheet checking
  • Assisting colleagues in producing manual Construction Phase Plans for all projects that are required to be compliant with CDM 2015 regulations, including site sign-in information, signage and toolbox talks
  • To keep all electronic project folders up to date with the latest information, i.e., Rams, instructions, VO’s, toolbox talks, email correspondence, etc.
  • Assisting with signing off sub-contractor and supplier invoices monthly and dealing with any queries that may arise
  • Assisting in the building of financial reports to track incoming and outgoing costs
  • Scanning and renaming of documents
  • Assisting with document control
  • Any other administrative tasks as required

Where you'll work

Glasgow Stud
Burnt Farm Ride
Enfield
EN2 9DY

Training

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

Training provider

HERTFORD REGIONAL 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

Working towards completing the Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard. Work based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College once a month for group work shops with Assessor.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4-9)
  • Maths (grade 4-9)

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
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Self Motivated
  • Financial awareness

About this employer

Oakray has been providing buildings support to local authorities, social landlords, NHS trusts and private sector clients for over 45 years. Founded in 1979, we have a proven track record of delivering successful mechanical, electrical and security services and solutions to our commercial and domestic clients, with whom we have developed longstanding partnerships.

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

After this apprenticeship

There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003628.

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Closes in 9 days (Friday 19 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

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