Business Administration Apprentice

OMAR PARK HOMES LIMITED

Suffolk (IP27 0NE)

Closes in 7 days (Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 January 2026

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Summary

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our team, reporting to the Office Manager and supporting several key areas of the business including Sales, Production, CAD, and Reception.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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After 1 year, salary will move to regular pay scales with a minimum salary of £21,157 (age dependent).

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 April 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

Sales Support:

  • Issuing homes on a weekly basis
  • Filing invoices and updating sales order forms
  • General administrative support to the sales office

Production & CAD Office Support:

  • Assisting with production packs
  • Printing framing packs for production
  • Maintaining NCC certificate logs

General Administration:

  • Providing reception cover when required
  • Supporting day-to-day office administration tasks

Where you'll work

London Road
Brandon
Suffolk
IP27 0NE

Training

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

Training provider

LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT) 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

Training will be via remote delivery with a monthly taught session and regular tutor check-ins.

One day per week will be dedicated to working on your apprenticeship either by attending the remote sessions, or completing coursework/projects.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4+)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 3 additional (grade 4+)
  • Maths (grade 4+)

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
  • Team working

About this employer

Omar Group is the country's leading designer, manufacturer and solutions provider to the holiday and residential parks industry. We produce beautiful park homes, luxury lodges and premium holiday homes to the very highest standards.

http://www.omar.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • Company sick pay after 6 months service
  • Annual bonus plan
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship there will be opportunities to apply for permanent roles based on business needs.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIGHTHOUSE (TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT) LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009397.

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Closes in 7 days (Friday 13 February 2026 at 11:59pm)