Business Administration Apprentice - PWP Building Services
PWP BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Bestwood Village (NG6 8TU)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 March 2026
Contents
Summary
PWP Building Services specialist divisions are pleased to be working alongside a local college offering a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity. We are currently looking for a business Administration Apprentice at our Bestwood Village offices.
- Wage
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£15,600 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Hours 09:00 – 17:00 (30 minutes for lunch). Days 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
PWP Building Services specialist divisions are pleased to be working alongside a local college offering a fantastic apprenticeship opportunity. We are currently looking for a business Administration Apprentice at our Bestwood Village offices.
Where you'll work
PWP Building Services Limited
The Oak’s
Moor Road
Bestwood Village
NG6 8TU
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
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
About this employer
PWP Building Services specialise in design & build contracts and have established a strong reputation for outstanding technical excellence, flexibility, and integrity over the last twenty years. The company today retains its original enthusiasm and commitment to customer satisfaction across all of their areas of expertise: heating & ventilation, plumbing, electrical systems, fire & security and data systems. The company takes great care to guarantee on-time project delivery at a guaranteed price whilst delivering quality and value every step of the way. No compromise is made. Technical excellence and the highest levels of customer service go without saying. But the company also prioritises health & safety and green technologies; and the fact that PWP Building Services has longstanding relationships with many of its customers is testament to their partnership approach. The company believes passionately in creating a better environment for all by providing the most cost-effective and practical solutions for energy consumption and management in today’s built environment. Markets include Education, Leisure & Culture, Facilities Management, Distribution & Logistics, Industrial, Offices & Accommodation, Healthcare and Fire & Security.
After this apprenticeship
Potential permanent role available on completion of apprenticeship, dependent on availability and performance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022886.
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Closes in 17 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)