Business Administration Apprentice

BEAMISH PARK GOLF CLUB LTD

STANLEY (DH9 0RH)

Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 January 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and organised Business Administration Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in business administration while gaining a nationally recognised qualification and hands-on workplace experience.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.00pm (30 mins lunch) Will include some weekend work.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 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

Key Responsibilities

  • Answering phone calls and responding to emails professionally
  • Data entry and maintaining accurate records
  • Assisting with filing, scanning, and document management
  • Supporting meetings, including scheduling and note-taking
  • Providing general administrative support to the team
  • Using IT systems such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Where you'll work

BEAMISH
STANLEY
DH9 0RH

Training

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

Training provider

EAST DURHAM 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

Training will take place 5 x days per week at the workplace with regular visits from the course tutor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Founded in 1906 the club sits in the grounds of a former deer park the club celebrated its centenary in 2006 the course is renowned as being one of the best venues in County Durham.
 
Set in the beautiful Beamish Valley the course gives some truly fantastic panoramic views over towards the Coast and surrounding countryside.

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

Company benefits

  • On-the-job training and mentoring
  • A recognised apprenticeship qualification
  • Support from an experienced team
  • Opportunities for progression on successful completion of the apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

  • Opportunities for progression on successful completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009096.

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Closes in 20 days (Friday 6 February 2026 at 11:59pm)