Business Administrator Apprentice

PARAGRAF LIMITED

Somersham (PE28 3EB)

Closes in 22 days (Friday 5 June 2026)

Posted on 13 May 2026

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Summary

We are the first company in the world to mass produce graphene based electronic devices using standard semiconductor processes enabling high-performance, cost-effective manufacturing.

• Wage:

  £16,640 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Friday (8:00am- 17:00pm) 1 hour for lunch

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 6 July 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• 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

As a Business Administration Apprentice you’ll provide vital support across various departments, ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. This role involves a range of administrative tasks including managing communications, support internal meetings, handle data entry while maintaining records in accordance with procedures. The role will offer the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in office administration, developing organisational and time management skills, and learn to use business software and tools. Supported by experienced professionals, the business administration apprentice will contribute to improving office procedures and customer service, ultimately supporting the overall productivity and success of the company.

Main roles and responsbilities:

• Ensure that the reception area is always covered, well presented and visitors greeted in a friendly, efficient and professional manner
• Prepare and clear down meeting rooms and refreshments for meetings as required – coordinating with catering providers and the team as required to ensure everything is managed efficiently
• Undertake purchasing as required to ensure stock is delivered on time, cost effectively and efficiently
• Support and follow purchase requests, purchase orders and supplier procedures where necessary 
• Support the goods-in process, managing the administration of deliveries efficiently as well as send post, goods and parcels as required following the appropriate procedure. 
• Assist the Paragraf team with any enquiries that come up throughout the day 
• Participate in facilities/office operations as needed 
• Support HR initiatives and activities 
• Provide ad hoc admin support across the business as required

Where you'll work

Paragraf Ltd, 7-8 West Newlands
Somersham
PE28 3EB

Training

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

Training provider

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 learner will be studying the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths, English, and ICT (grade 4-9)

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
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

The primary location is at our Somersham office, public transport links are restrictive, own mode of transport preferred- occasional travel between our 2 UK sites (Somersham & Huntingdon).

About this employer

Paragraf is a global company with separate R&D and manufacturing sites near Cambridge in the UK, an applications development lab in San Diego, USA, with subsidiary offices serving the APAC region in Shanghai, China and Abu Dhabi, UAE.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to move internally as the company grows. Our current apprentice is moving into a procurement role having supported the team during their business administration position. Should there be areas of interest that someone would like to explore after the apprenticeship- as a business we will try and facilitate that.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031556.

Apply now

Closes in 22 days (Friday 5 June 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.