Business/IT Apprentice

DE GROUP (UK) LIMITED

London, LONDON

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026

Posted on 8 July 2026

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Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Business/IT support apprentice. You will be supported to develop skills within all aspects of the role through in-house training and mentorship as part of your apprenticeship.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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The salary for this post is up to £26,000 dependent on the candidate.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

Job description:

  • Admin support tasks
  • Building Sharepoint sites 
  • Working with Ai tools to improve workflows and processes using MS Co-pilot/365 and various other tools 
  • First point of contact for all IT queries - would be responsible for password resets, file access
  • Setting up new users/offboarding 
  • Track the IT budget and responsible for CAPEX purchases 
  • Cyber reporting and overseeing user training 
  • Assist teams with IT projects 

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Soho Works, 56 Shoreditch High Street, London, E1 6JJ
  • BURDETT HOUSE, 15-16 BUCKINGHAM STREET, LONDON, WC2N 6DU

Training

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

Training provider

THELIGHTBULB LTD

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

  • You will achieve your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
  • There are workshops that you will need to attend remotely via Teams (8 workshops)
  • You will have a mentor for one to one teaching and learning
  • In-house training will be given to support specifics of the role

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

We bring together some of the brightest talents in the construction sector. Collectively, it’s our experience, expertise, and a shared commitment to achieving excellence that set us apart. With a family of companies that spans every sector of the building industry, from concept and design through to structural completion and beyond, we offer a complete construction solution — all under one roof.

After this apprenticeship

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

There will be opportunites for career progression for the right candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THELIGHTBULB LTD

Andrea Gregory

andrea@getsetuk.co.uk

07764969337

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041145.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 August 2026