Business Administration Apprenticeship Level 3

BRAND XPOSURE UK LTD

London (SW9 8BJ)

Closes on Saturday 22 August 2026

Posted on 17 June 2026

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Summary

If you are looking to kick‑start your career in a lively, creative environment where no two days look the same, this could be right up for you. At BX Merchandise, we create branded products for all kinds of clients.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Weekly Wage £8.00 per hour

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Contracted hours - 37.5 per week. Working hours 9am to 5:30pm. Working days - Monday - Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 29 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Logistics & Order Management:

You will be a key part of keeping orders moving smoothly from start to finish:

  • Receiving deliveries, checking stock, logging items and reporting any issues
  • Packing and prepping orders to make sure they are shipped out in perfect condition
  • Preparing delivery notes, shipping labels and other logistics paperwork
  • Booking in shipments and working with couriers and freight partners
  • Updating clients on delivery timelines and order progress
  • Keeping the stockroom tidy, organised and easy to navigate
  • Gathering products’ costs, stock levels and lead times from suppliers
  • Sourcing products from UK and international suppliers to find the best options for clients

Digital Marketing & Content Support (secondary focus):

Alongside the admin and logistics side, you will get the chance to dip into marketing too:

  • Creating simple, engaging content for our social platforms
  • Assisting on newsletters, marketing emails and other campaigns
  • Helping track campaign performance and spotting what works well
  • Contributing ideas for social posts, blogs and company updates 

General Office Admin:

You will also help keep the office running like clockwork:

  • Updating product details, pricing and client info in our CRM
  • Keeping databases neat and accurate
  • Filing quotes, invoices, catalogues and general documents
  • Helping with phone and email enquiries
  • A team player with a can-do attitude
  • Organised, detail-focused, and great at juggling multiple tasks
  • Interested in learning about production, logistics, and the world of branded merchandise
  • Comfortable with numbers and happy to get stuck into quotes and pricing
  • Keen to develop marketing and social media skills

Where you'll work

Brand Xposure UK Ltd t/a BX Merchandise
Bon Marche Centre
241-251 Ferndale Road
London
SW9 8BJ

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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
  • BX Merchandise HQ

Requirements

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
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

 BX Merchandise has been creating awesome, brand-aligned promo merchandise products from our Brixton HQ since 2007. We are big on sustainability, love fresh ideas, and make merch that people actually want to keep, not just shove in a drawer. Join us and be part of a team that is all about creativity, innovation, and making a real impact!

http://www.bxmerchandise.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

To become a full-time member of staff in this organisation or at a similar organisation at a similar role.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037625.

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Closes on Saturday 22 August 2026