Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

GHE SOLAR LIMITED

BERKSHIRE (RG14 5SJ)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 June 2026

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Summary

GHE Solar is seeking an organised Office Administrator to support daily office operations. You will handle a range of administrative tasks, ensuring efficiency and providing support to colleagues, customers, and suppliers. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and play a key role in keeping our business running effectively.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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The apprentice will receive the Apprentice National Minimum Wage for the first 12 months. After completing the first year, the salary will increase in line with the National Minimum Wage for their age group.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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 GHE Solar apprentice, you will:

  • Answer and direct incoming telephone calls and emails in a professional manner
  • Manage office correspondence, filing systems, and document control
  • Maintain accurate records, databases, and company information
  • Schedule appointments, meetings, and manage calendars effectively
  • Prepare reports, letters, presentations, and other business documents
  • Order and maintain office supplies and equipment
  • Welcome visitors and provide a professional front-of-house service
  • Support compliance, sales, and operational activities
  • Assist management with ad hoc administrative tasks and projects
  • Handle company and employee information with strict confidentiality

Where you'll work

UNIT 21
KINGFISHER COURT
NEWBURY
BERKSHIRE
RG14 5SJ

Training

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

Training provider

NEWBURY 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

  • During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career
  • As well as this, you’ll also gain the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard
  • By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential

More training information

  • The Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered fully in the workplace
  • You will be supported throughout by a Development Coach from Newbury College so that you can confidently demonstrate the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours by the end of your Level 3 apprenticeship
  • Your Development Coach will meet with you regularly either remotely or in your workplace
  • Your employer will give you time in your working week to focus on your apprenticeship
  • At the end of your apprenticeship you will have completed the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and will be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA)
    Your Development Coach will support you with preparing for your EPA

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Time-Management
  • Professional and friendly

Other requirements

The ideal candidate will be reliable and dependable, demonstrating a positive and proactive attitude in their approach to work.

They will possess strong problem-solving abilities and be capable of maintaining confidentiality at all times.

A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, the candidate will build effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

They will also be flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to changing priorities in a dynamic work environment.

About this employer

Established in 2009, GHE Solar Ltd has grown into a trusted provider of solar energy solutions, specialising in both domestic and commercial projects across Berkshire and the surrounding regions, including Hampshire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and Surrey.

With expertise in solar PV installations, energy storage systems, and EV charging solutions, the company is well positioned at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.

As a recent OVO Solar and Heating franchise partner, GHE Solar now benefits from the support and backing of a leading multinational energy provider, further strengthening its capability to deliver high-quality, reliable solutions to its customers.

https://ghesolar.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • A supportive working environment, ongoing training and development, and opportunities for career progression within the business
  • 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Opportunity for a permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
  • Opportunity to progress into management roles for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWBURY COLLEGE

The Apprenticeship Team - Newbury College

business@newbury-college.ac.uk

01635845229

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037427.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)