Apprentice Business Administrator
STOWEN CLEAN ENERGY LIMITED
Great Yarmouth (NR31 0NQ)
Closes in 25 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 July 2026
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Summary
Hands-on experience supporting business operations, managing administrative tasks, coordinating communications, maintaining records, and providing excellent customer service while developing strong organisational, IT, and teamwork skills through workplace training and professional study.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00.
Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 19 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- Supporting projects by creating work packs, liaising with employees, contractors and clients
- Liaising with warehouse team regarding equipment.
- Checking Daily Progress Reports, Inspection Reports, data entry of inspection reports
- Supporting colleagues with day-to-day administrative duties
- Planning personnel, updating databases and checking employee / contractor certification
Where you'll work
5 Shuttleworth Close
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0NQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EAST COAST 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 standard will be delivered using workplace training and learning, together with online learning and 1-2-1 support. You will work towards gaining a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard.
More training information
The entry requirements for this apprenticeship are GCSE grade 4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Mathematics.
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
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
UK-based energy services company headquartered in Great Yarmouth. It provides engineering, inspection, maintenance, construction, and project management services across the renewable energy, oil and gas, marine, and nuclear sectors. The company supports clients throughout the full lifecycle of energy projects, with a focus on delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality technical solutions.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will continue employment with us as a junior Project Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EAST COAST COLLEGE
Evan Gammon
Evan.gammon@stowengroup.com
01493 653903
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039489.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)