Apprentice Business Administrator (Bracknell)

SOUTHEAST CENTRE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LTD

Steyning (BN44 3RX)

Closes in 15 days (Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2026

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Summary

A Level 3 Apprentice Business Administrator is required. You will be based on a new school build in Bracknell to support the site management team. Additional work with other areas of the business will also be involved so you get a full experience working with a tier one contractor.

Wage

£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Salary is based on the NMW or NLW for your age group. A weekly travel bursary is also available up to the value of £25.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Working week - Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. A lunch break of 1 hour each day, or this may be split into two 30 minute breaks. You will work from the office Monday - Friday.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Working in the busy site office you will be responsible for supporting the site management team in all aspects of the business
  • Document control of direct employees and sub-contractors
  • Answering telephone enquiries from the client, sub-contractors and suppliers
  • Document control of plans, drawings, delivery instructions and invoices
  • All office duties associated in a normal office
  • Organising meeting rooms and welcoming visitors to the site

Where you'll work

Upper School
Shooting Field
Steyning
BN44 3RX

Training

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

Training provider

FARNBOROUGH COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

This apprenticeship will gain a Level 3 Business Administrator (A-Level) qualification, as well as Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

Delivery will be via Farnborough  college usually a day release programme. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Willingness to learn
  • Time Management

Other requirements

You need to be well organised and a clear communicator as you will be dealing with a variety of people on a daily basis. A good multi-tasker who keeps an accurate diary and records of their workload.

About this employer

CoTrain is a program under SECBE . As a shared apprenticeship scheme and a Flexible Job Apprenticeship Agency partly funded by CITB to provide a route into industry for anyone wishing to complete an apprenticeship. We employ and mentor the apprentice and place them with our construction partners and colleges to gain the correct experience & skills to complete their qualifications.

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Company benefits

CoTrain will offer you the choice to join a pension scheme after your probation period.

You will also be eligible for our Employee Assistance Programme which can support you with any medical, and financial issues that you may have.

After this apprenticeship

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

If the apprentice is successful then it is hoped that it will lead into full- time employment or progress onto another apprenticeship within the construction industry or consider other avenues such as office management, human resources or recruitment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTHEAST CENTRE FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT LTD

Helen Banning

Helen.Banning@secbe.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044394.

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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 9 August 2026 at 11:59pm)