Business Administrator Apprentice

EMERY PLANNING PARTNERSHIP LTD

MACCLESFIELD (SK11 8BS)

Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 January 2026

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Summary

Emery Planning is an independent town planning consultancy, based in Macclesfield. We are looking for a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice to join our team.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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£16,000 to £18,000 Annually Depending on experience

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
9.00am - 5.30pm, Monday - Thursday. 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 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

Duties will include but will not be limited to:

  • Setting up new projects
  • Finalising and issuing estimate letters by email/post and publishing
  • Following up estimates for signed instruction and money on account
  • Assisting with the preparation of accounts
  • Assisting with payment reminders
  • Organise and prioritise work so that tasks are completed accurately, systematically and on time
  • Effective communicator, with a polite and professional telephone manner
  • Able to work as part of a team

Where you'll work

UNIT 4
SOUTH PARK COURT BUSINESS CENTRE
HOBSON STREET
MACCLESFIELD
SK11 8BS

Training

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

Training provider

MACCLESFIELD 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

This apprenticeship is all workplace delivery meaning there is no day release to Macclesfield College.

Requirements

Essential 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
  • Diligence
  • Courteous
  • Trustworthy
  • Sense of humour
  • Interpersonal Skills

About this employer

Emery Planning is an independent town planning consultancy. Located in the North West of England and with offices in Macclesfield and Chester, we operate nationally, providing a wide range of town planning services including applications, appeals, appraisals, development promotion and project management of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for private clients and national developers. Our projects range from householder schemes to major infrastructure projects.

We take a positive and pragmatic approach and pride ourselves in being approachable, innovative and imaginative. We have an enviable track record of achieving results for applications, appeals and related planning matters. We provide a competent, bespoke and professional service

https://emeryplanning.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After completion of your Business Administration Apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to progress onto full time position within the business.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MACCLESFIELD COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009099.

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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 11:59pm)