Business Administration Apprentice
URBAN MOTO LTD
LINCOLN (LN1 1DT)
Closes in 26 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 29 January 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your career in business administration with Urban Moto Distribution. Work closely with senior leadership, build real office and customer-facing skills, and gain hands-on experience in e-commerce, systems, and digital content.
- Wage
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£12,563.20 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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Initially, the role would be Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with Monday potentially added to the regular work pattern after 3 months).
32 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
As a Business Administration Apprentice at Urban Moto Distribution, you will work closely alongside the Operations Director, supporting daily business activities while helping refine and improve internal processes. This role offers exposure to customer service, e-commerce, and digital content within a growing, forward-thinking company.
An average day or week may include:
- Answering customer calls and responding to enquiries via email in a professional manner.
- Assisting the Operations Director with process reviews, documentation, and administrative tasks.
- Updating and managing online e-commerce listings to ensure accuracy and performance.
- Supporting order administration, data entry, and general office coordination.
- Assisting with website updates, social media content, and online promotions.
- Capturing or editing basic photography or graphics where suitable, supported by the team.
This apprenticeship provides on-the-job training, practical experience, and the opportunity to develop a broad range of business and digital skills. An interest in e-commerce, digital media, photography, or graphic design is desirable.
Where you'll work
MONARCH HOUSE
ALBION WORKS
LONG LEYS ROAD
LINCOLN
LN1 1DT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LINCOLN 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
- The successful candidate will work towards achieving their Apprenticeship Standard in L3 Business Admin.
- A dedicated work-based trainer will be assigned to the candidate to provide them with support and guidance throughout the course.
- This is a predominantly work-based programme with college attendance required once a month. All learning will take place at the candidate's place of employment/college and within their contracted working hours.
More training information
Course outline:
https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0070-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
About this employer
Urban Moto is a UK-based distributor and retailer specialising in motorcycles (including electric bikes), parts, and accessories. Founded in 2011, we have grown into a respected name within the two-wheel industry, supporting a nationwide network of approved dealers as well as selling directly to customers. We work with some of the most innovative brands in electric mobility, including RFN by Apollo Motors, alongside a wide range of high-quality components and accessories from brands such as KO Technologies, DID, MAXXIS, FOX, MAGURA, and more. Every product we supply is carefully selected and tested to meet the demands of modern riders. Alongside electric vehicles, we are also the official UK distributor for Rieju’s Hard Enduro range, supplying robust and race-proven off-road motorcycles to the British market. As a growing business, we value teamwork, practical learning, and a hands-on approach. We are passionate about motorcycling, innovation, and developing people—making Urban Moto an exciting place to start and build a career.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprentice, Urban Moto offers several avenues for career advancement in several different departments, including Sales, Operations and Technical.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LINCOLN COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010616.
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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11:59pm)