Business Administration Apprentice
ANCHOR CONSTRUCTION LOGISTICS LTD
Tower Hamlets (E14 8LP)
Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
Posted on 5 December 2025
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Summary
Apprentiship will involve working on site alongside our Construction Management team. Opportunity to learn and progress buisness administration skills. Currently offering opportunities to local candidates who are based in Tower Hamlets Council.
- Wage
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£17,667 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, 8.00am - 5.00pm - Flexible if required any later.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 1 February 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
About the Role:
- As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will:
- Learn how organisations are structured and how teams collaborate effectively
- Gain an understanding of business fundamentals, including finance, budgets and project management
- Develop strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Build knowledge of regulations, policies, and workplace compliance (e.g. GDPR, Equality Act, Health & Safety)
- Improve your problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making abilities
- Work alongside experienced professionals while studying for a nationally recognised qualification
What we’re looking for:
- An interest in business administration and operations
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English, Level 4 (C) or above preferred
Training & Qualification
You will study for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, which includes:
- Modules covering business fundamentals, stakeholder management, communication, project management and compliance
- Development of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership skills
Preparation for an End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Knowledge Test
- Portfolio-based Interview
- Project Presentation
- Tailored support from an Vocational Trainer, with regular online and face to face sessions
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Where you'll work
15 27 Byng Street 1 12 Bellamy Close
Canary Wharf
Tower Hamlets
E14 8LP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HIT TRAINING LTD
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
You will study for the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, which includes:
- Modules covering business fundamentals, stakeholder management, communication, project management and compliance
- Development of self-awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership skills
Preparation for an End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Knowledge Test
- Portfolio-based Interview
- Project Presentation
- Tailored support from an Vocational Trainer, with regular online and face to face sessions
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Training will take place on site and remotely with Training company.
More training information
- You’ll have 16 group teaching sessions (up to 2.5 hours each)
- Progress reviews every three months with you, your employer and your tutor (approx. 1 hour each)
- Additional 1-1 support sessions with your tutor throughout the programme andassessment preparation sessions
Requirements
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
Other requirements
- IT Skills - Microsoft, emails etc.
About this employer
Construction Logistics Company - Running for 12 years - privately Owned - Work on Major projects in South East for Tier 1 Blue Chip Clients - projects can range from New Build Residential to Mixed Use Schemes, Commercial and Retail. Anchor are a Site Based Construction Contractor that support the Main Contractors with any AD HOC Requirements on site alongside their specialist appointed sub contractors.
After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HIT TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004185.
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Closes on Saturday 31 January 2026
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