Business Administration Apprenticeship - Bletchley

Addition Solutions

Sherwood Drive BletchleyMilton Keynes (MK3 6DP)

Closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026

Posted on 14 April 2026


Summary

Addition Solutions are re looking for a new Business Administration Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Business Administration apprenticeship Level 3.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 26 May 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

This Office Administrator Apprentice role is based within a fast-paced IT Recruitment Consultancy, working closely with the Directors and Operations Manager to support the day-to-day running of the business.

You will be part of a friendly, collaborative team where you will gain valuable hands-on experience across a wide range of business functions. The role offers exposure to office administration, recruitment support, customer communication, CRM/database management, and social media marketing.

 

This is a varied and dynamic position where no two days are the same. You will develop essential organisational, communication and digital skills while supporting both operational business activities and creative marketing tasks. This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation in business administration within a growing and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Directors and Operations Manager
  • Maintain and update CRM systems, including accurate data entry and document formatting
  • Create and post engaging content across company social media platforms
  • Assist with writing and publishing job advertisements across multiple platforms
  • Handle incoming calls and direct enquiries to the appropriate team members
  • Support candidate care, including scheduling interviews and coordinating communications
  • Assist with general office organisation and administrative duties
  • Support the planning and coordination of meetings, travel arrangements, and company events

Where you'll work

Sherwood Drive BletchleyMilton Keynes
MK3 6DP

Training

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

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

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

  • Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents
  • As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them
  • Upon completion of this 15 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Business Administration apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Administrative Skills
  • Creative
  • IT Skills
  • Organisational Skills
  • Communication Skills

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Born from the limitations of traditional practices, Addition is your gateway to a new era. By immersing ourselves in our partner's environments, we’re able to evaluate and deliver on all aspects of their recruitment programmes, whether they’re one-off hires or long-term engagements. Whether you're looking for an embedded partner, going through a phase of hyper-growth and hiring at pace, need support with recruitment campaigns or simple contingent or retained services; we have solutions to fit all situations and budgets. We have the tools to connect businesses with the best staff, as well as match applicants with the ideal jobs that suit all their qualifications. Our team of Talent Acquisition experts can help to increase your talent pool, enhance your brand recognition, improve diversity and inclusion and design, and implement a more robust and effective hiring process.

After this apprenticeship

  • There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026249.

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Closes on Tuesday 19 May 2026

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