Business Admin Apprentice
PETER ASHLEY LTD
WILMSLOW (SK9 4LG)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 June 2026
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Summary
Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice. You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting daily office tasks, including communications, data management, and customer service, while working towards a recognised qualification. A great chance to build key skills and start your career in a business evironment.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay will be reviewed with experience and age
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm with 30mins lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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 is an ideal opportunity for someone starting their career who is organised, eager to learn and comfortable working in a practical, fast-paced environment within the grounds maintenance and landscaping sector.
Duties will include:
You will communicate daily with directors, managers, office colleagues, mobile teams, clients and suppliers, gaining valuable experience across all areas of business administration while working towards a recognised qualification
Where you'll work
STYAL MOSS NURSERIES
38 MOSS LANE
STYAL
WILMSLOW
SK9 4LG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
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
- Training will be completed through remote learning
- You will receive regular 1-to-1 support from a dedicated Learning Coach
- You will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to a business administration role whilst gaining hands-on workplace experience
- Answer and manage telephone calls, emails, deliveries and post
- Liaise with clients, sub-contractors and suppliers
- Communicate effectively with internal teams across the business
- Use Microsoft Office packages (full training provided)
- Input and maintain data within company systems and databases
- Learn and use client portals and internal systems
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
Peter Ashley Ltd is a well-established, family-run business based in Wilmslow, Cheshire (SK9 4LG), with over 50 years of industry experience. The company specialises in landscaping and grounds maintenance services, working with both public and private sector clients across the North West.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- To be confirmed by employer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED
Jane Smith
JaneS@totalpeople.co.uk
01616748158
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038435.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)