Business Administration Apprentice
POLYDRON (UK) LTD
Cirencester (GL7 5JB)
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 July 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Polydron as a Business Administrator and gain experience across the whole business. Work alongside our team, support customers and colleagues, develop valuable skills, and achieve a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£20,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Support the day to day running of the business by providing administrative assistance across different departments, helping stay organised and ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently
- Gain a broad understanding of how each area of the business operates, including the administration required for marketing, sales support and sales order processing while working closely with our team
- Communicate with colleagues, customers and suppliers professionally, helping to provide excellent service and build positive working relationships
- Develop confidence and skills by taking on new responsibilities, learning from colleagues and contributing ideas to improve processes
- Help keep business and product information accurate and up to date by maintaining records, updating systems, managing documents, and providing customers with clear and reliable information
Location: The role will be based at our company premises.
Where you'll work
4 Priory Court
Poulton
Cirencester
GL7 5JB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CIRENCESTER 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
- Business Administration Level 3
- Cirencester College
- Whilst the majority of training will take place at work, there will be occasional attendance at workshops (Teams and in person) with the college
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C / 4)
- Maths (grade C /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
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creative
Other requirements
Our workplace is located in a rural area, so having your own transport would be an advantage. A driving licence is preferred but not essential, as there is a bus stop within walking distance for those using public transport.
About this employer
At Polydron, we manufacture innovative educational products that inspire children to learn, explore, and develop new skills! Established nearly 50 years ago, our products are now trusted by schools and families around the world. We are a tight-knit team passionate about what we do and committed to delivering high-quality products and excellent service to our customers.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
By gaining experience across different areas of the business, you will develop a broad skill set and a strong understanding of how we operate. This could lead to future opportunities within administration, sales support, marketing, or other areas of the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk
01285 626259
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045350.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)