Business Admin Apprenticeship
R M BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS LTD
DEVON (PL19 0FD)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 July 2026
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Summary
The Business Administration Apprentice at RM Builders and Contractors Ltd in Tavistock will provide day-to-day administrative support to the office and site teams while gaining a broad understanding of all functions within the administration department.
- Wage
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£17,680 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 - Friday, 8am - 5pm
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date company records and filing systems
- Printing and organising architects’ plans and technical drawings
- Monitoring planning portals to identify new project opportunities
- Supporting the development of new business ideas and opportunities
- Working alongside the marketing team to help maintain a consistent flow of content for social media and the company website
- Assisting the Office Manager with general administrative duties
Providing support across all areas of the administration department
The apprentice will rotate through and learn all roles within the administration team to develop a well-rounded understanding of office operations, compliance, project support, and business development processes.
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the business while undertaking a structured apprenticeship programme. The apprentice will develop knowledge and skills across all areas of the administration function, supporting project delivery, business development, marketing, and office management activities.
The role is designed to provide exposure to all administrative functions within the company to develop a well-rounded understanding of office operations and business processes
Key Responsibilities:
General Administration:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper filing systems
- Organise, scan, upload, and archive company documentation
- Input and update data on internal systems and spreadsheets
- Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries appropriately
- Draft basic correspondence, emails, and internal documents
- Support document control procedures
Project & Technical Support:
- Print, organise, and distribute architects’ plans, drawings, and specifications
- Assist with document management for live construction projects
- Ensure project documentation is correctly labelled and stored
- Liaise with site teams to provide required documentation
Business Development Support:
- Monitor planning portals to identify potential new project opportunities
- Record and report relevant opportunities to management
- Assist in researching new markets, clients, and sectors
- Support the development of new business ideas and initiatives
Marketing Support:
- Work alongside the marketing team to help maintain a consistent flow of content
- Assist with gathering project updates, images, and information for social media
- Support website content updates where required
- Help ensure company branding is used consistently across materials
Office Support:
- Assist the Office Manager with day-to-day operational tasks Support meeting preparation (printing documents, preparing packs, taking notes if required)
- Maintain office supplies and assist with ordering where necessary
- Support compliance administration tasks
Learning & Development:
- Complete all required coursework and assignments as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Participate in internal training and shadow different administrative roles
- Demonstrate willingness to learn all areas within the administration department
- Actively seek feedback to support professional development
Where you'll work
UNIT 1-2
WILMINSTONE INDUSTRIAL ES
DEVON
PL19 0FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
- Math (grade 4-9 (A*-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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
Professional Builders providing Construction Services throughout Tavistock, Plymouth, Devon, Somerset and Cornwall
Builders based in Tavistock providing building services throughout Tavistock, Plymouth, Devon, Somerset and Cornwall
From listed buildings and large building projects to small maintenance work - RM Builders and Contractors Ltd
The complete construction company… under one roof!
RM Builders and Contractors Ltd is a leading building and construction company operating across Devon, Somerset and Cornwall. Our construction company, based in Tavistock, has many years of experience in the building trade. We have an excellent local reputation for delivering quality work from our highly motivated and skilled team of dedicated builders. The company specialises in works including Period Restorations, Listed Building Renovations, Extensions, Conversions, New Builds and Repairs for both Commercial and Domestic clients up to the value of £2.5 million. Our builders work across Devon and surrounding counties offering expert building and construction services for your project. If you require professional builders for your project across Cornwall, Devon and the surrounding area.
http://www.rmbuildersandcontractors.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
We have multiple roles within the admin team including accounts, lettings, preconstruction admin, post construction admin and marketing.
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 the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for progression into a permanent administrative role within the business, subject to performance and business needs.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Tim Scott-Lloyd
tim.scott-lloyd@plymouth.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042788.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)