Business Administration Apprentice - Fineprint Ltd
FINEPRINT (NOTTM)LTD
NOTTINGHAM. (NG3 2NJ)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 March 2026
Contents
Summary
We are a small, busy & fast-growing print company that manufactures anything from business cards to beauty packaging to game boards!
We’re looking for a Business Administrator to help us provide effective administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the business.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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8 hour day. 7.5 hours working, plus half an hour lunch. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 11 April 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
The role will involve coordinating administrative processes, supporting managers, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to continuous improvement and development across the organisation.
Once training is complete, we are looking for the employee to be a key member of a small management team which will help oversee the entire portfolio of clients for the Company.
Once fully qualified there will be the option of continuing your training into Business Management.
Duties to include:
- To be the first point of contact for our customers & suppliers.
- Answering the phone & monitoring emails.
- Maintain accurate records, databases, and filing systems.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to managers and teams.
- Act as a point of contact for the clients and assist with the Client Account management which will include Estimating, raising sales invoices, processing jobs for production and organising logistics.
We are looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow into a valued member of our team. You will be joining a supportive, close-knit workplace where everyone works collaboratively and encourages one another to succeed.
Where you'll work
FINEPRINT HOUSE
HOOT0N STREET
NOTTINGHAM.
NG3 2NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM 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
- Business Administrator Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- 21 months inclusive of 3 month EPA period
- Monthly College attendance – one day per month Nottingham City Hub Campus
Please note that as this is an apprenticeship standard you will be required to sit an end point assessment.
Please click on the link below for more information regarding End Point Assessment:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4)
- Maths (grade 9-4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
Fineprint is a Nottingham based Printers, producing a broad selection of print and sustainable packaging services.
We offer a comprehensive in-house print & design service. From product creation & prototypes through to large production runs.
After this apprenticeship
Future Prospects:
Fully qualified Business Administrator. Which will include the responsibility to handle the management of certain Client accounts with the option of continuing training into a key Account Management position.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021179.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)