Apprentice Administrator - Seek Appliances LTD

SEEK APPLIANCES LTD

Nottingham (NG7 7EU)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 24 April 2026

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Summary

Exciting time to join SEEK Appliances as we rejuvenate the business and move in a bold new direction. We are looking for an administrative apprentice who wants to grow with us – and we invest in developing our people from within.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
30 HOURS ACROSS 4 DAYS. MON-FRI. TBC.

30 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

SEEK Appliances is looking for a personable, competent and friendly administrative assistant to be a key point of contact for the business within the repairs arm of the business.

We are looking for someone to work 30 hours across a 4-day working week from Monday – Thursday. Shift patterns are flexible.

Day-to-day duties will include, but not be limited to:

  • Call handling and data processing
  • Monitoring and maintaining an email inbox
  • Job booking and management
  • Following up sales leads
  • Data Entry
  • Meeting and Calendar support

You will work closely with our Office Manager and receive full on-the-job training. You’ll also spend approximately 1 day per week studying for your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

We want someone self-motivated but unafraid to ask for help. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business at a time of major expansion. A driven candidate will grow in responsibility as opportunities arise.

Where you'll work

349 Nottingham Road
Nottingham
NG7 7EU

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
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

SEEK Appliances is small independent, family-run business previously specialising in the and repair of white goods appliances.

The business is new entering an exciting new age and is in the process of furnishing a Nottingham based showroom which is displaying a range of Symphony kitchens and fitted bedrooms.

After this apprenticeship

The potential for a permanent role depends on performance and availability.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028081.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026