Business Administrator Apprentice
GREENFIELDS COUNTRYSIDE LTD
Nottingham (NG12 3BA)
Closes in 20 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 July 2026
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Summary
Greenfields is interesting and unique. We are a close team, who work hard and support each other. You will feel a part of the Greenfields family very quickly. A friendly, open atmosphere, we work in offices located on an agricultural yard, so mucky boots and jeans are a must! I hope you like dogs too, because sometimes they make a visit!
- Wage
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£13,312 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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9:00am – 5:00pm, 4 days per week
45-minute lunch break each day
32 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 October 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
Role Purpose
To support the business with a wide range of administrative, operational and office-based tasks while developing knowledge, skills and behaviours through a Business Administration Apprenticeship. The role provides practical experience across office administration, purchasing support, supplier and site coordination, records management, communications and general business support.
Role Duties
Office Administration & Coordination
- Assist with hotel bookings and other travel or accommodation arrangements as required
- Support the organisation of diesel and AdBlue requirements for yard and site operations, including arranging deliveries where required
- Arrange portaloo hire and organise waste skips for yard and site locations
- Assist with the delivery and collection of vehicles as required by the business
- Undertake general office administration duties, including scanning, filing and record retention
Purchasing & Supplier Support
- Support purchasing activities under supervision, ensuring requests are processed accurately and efficiently
- Communicate with external providers, including subcontractors and suppliers, in a professional manner
- Help maintain accurate records relating to external providers, orders and general business administration
Customer, Site & Communication Support
- Deal with contractors and visitors to site in a professional and helpful manner
- Answer and direct office telephone enquiries appropriately
- Assist with website updates, social media content and general business communications
- Support the creation of newsletters, project sheets, photography and other visual content
- Help gather and manage customer feedback forms and related records
Stock, Compliance & Business Support
- Assist with the management of PPE, including stock control and PPE stocktakes
- Support the administration of drug and alcohol testing arrangements and related records
- Contribute to social value activities, charity events and wider business support tasks
- Maintain accurate records, documents and files in line with company procedures and retention requirements
You will be required to carry out any reasonable task to meet the business needs of Greenfields.
To always work with Greenfields policies and procedures.
Where you'll work
Quarry Farm
Nottingham Road, Cropwell Bishop
Nottingham
NG12 3BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
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
Attend Nottingham College's City Hub campus for 2 days each month as part of your day-release training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Team working
- Eager to learn
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Friendly and Professional
About this employer
We are a small business located just outside Cropwell Bishop in Nottinghamshire. We operate in the commercial sector for landowners and businesses offering the following services: Arboriculture, Ecological, Fencing, Forestry, Landscaping & Maintenance and Planting. We travel to most areas of the UK and have a dedicated team who take great pride in their work. We have an exceptional Health & Safety culture, and this is reflected every day in the professionalism of our staff and subcontractors. A keen, passionate company who believe in what we do. We have very good relationships with our clients and invest in our employees through training and development.
Please take a look at our website for more information, together with Facebook and Instagram.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
An Office and Accounts Administrator position with more responsibility and a higher salary.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043967.
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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 13 August 2026 at 11:59pm)