Business Administration Apprentice
EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Bournemouth (BH8 8AY)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 August 2026
Contents
Summary
A Business administration apprentice is required for a leading electrical wholesaler. The candidate will work in the Bournemouth Group office. doing general admin and finance duties. Fantastic career progression opportunity for the right candidate.
- Wage
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£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes 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
Office Administrator
You will be working for City Electrical Factors (CEF) - The UK’s Industry Leading Electrical Wholesaler with over 390 branches have a fantastic opportunity for someone in the industry who is looking for a brighter tomorrow!
We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Office Administrator in our Regional Group Office based in Bournemouth.
The Office Administrator role is extremely varied; you will be required to enter supplier invoices into our bespoke system, check for pricing and quantity anomalies, and then liaise with our Branches if any are found. Answering the telephone, checking customer invoices against Store purchase orders, raising debits and credits, and performing any other office-related work as required.
Office Administrator Role & Responsibilities
- Answering calls from Suppliers, Stores within CEF and customers
- Inputting supplier invoices into the system
- Preparing Expense invoices for authorisation
- Chasing debits
Experience
- Office experience and Microsoft skills are essential
- Strong work ethic and initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Superb organisational skills
- Attention to detail
What we offer
- Competitive industry salary
- Uncapped bonus scheme
- Staff discount and savings platform
- Pension
- Career development training programmes
CEF are an equal opportunity employer.
Where you'll work
City Electrical Factors
270 Holdenhurst Road
Bournemouth
BH8 8AY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP 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
Completing a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship Standard, consisting of:
- Knowledge and competence qualification in Business Administration Level 3
- End-Point Assessment (EPA) - final test and observation
The vocational and academic training aspects are separated and delivered by separate teams. The vocational training and assessment are conducted, more often than not, on site according to the employers wishes.
Notice of dates is agreed well in advance of a site visit. Training and assessment are conducted both on and off the job, according to the needs of the course and the learner. Every effort is made to ensure the best result is achieved by the learner.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Timekeeping
- Enthusiasm
- Keen to work and study
Other requirements
Please ensure you have looked at the travel time to the location and worked out the form of transport you will be taking. Please be aware that there is studying involved but in work time only.
About this employer
EDA Learning and Development will employ you on behalf of the branch,
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunities that could arise after the apprenticeship are:
- HR Manager
- Senior Admin
- Finance
- Counter Sales
- Sales Rep
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDA LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT LIMITED
Michelle McCutcheon
michelle@edaapprenticeshipsplus.co.uk
07990002071
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046614.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11:59pm)