Business Administration Apprenticeship
GLENN SLATER CONTRACTORS
GREAT HARWOOD (BB6 7UR)
Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 January 2026
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Summary
We are looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy construction office and support day-to-day business operations while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
- Wage
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£15,704 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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Working hours are 40 per week, 09:00 - 17:00 with the possibility of an early finish on Fridays.
Standard holidays of 20 + bank holidays. Days TBC.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 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
- General office administration and filing
- Answering calls and emails
- Supporting project and site teams with documentation
- Assisting with invoices, purchase orders, and supplier records
- Helping maintain health & safety and compliance paperwork
Where you'll work
UNIT 9
NORDEN COURT
ALAN RAMSBOTTOM WAY
GREAT HARWOOD
BB6 7UR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
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
Business Administrator Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
About this employer
Glenn Slater Contractors Ltd is a CIOB Chartered Building Company based in The Ribble Valley, Covering Lancashire and the surrounding districts, Trading for over 23 years, we have built a solid reputation for delivering quality construction and maintenance projects with professionalism and reliability.
With over 39 years of experience, founder Glenn Slater leads a skilled team recognised for strong project management and high standards of workmanship across a wide range of building services.
After this apprenticeship
There may be the opportunity to progress on to a higher-level qualification or secure full-time employment.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST LANCASHIRE LEARNING GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010249.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 20 February 2026 at 11:59pm)