Business Administration Apprentice

TRAC ASSOCIATES LIMITED

BURY (BL9 7NX)

Closes in 25 days (Friday 4 December 2026)

Posted on 9 November 2026

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Summary

An immediate start for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual who wants to work in a fast paced, supportive UK Environmental Consultancy company. The candidate will be working across the Projects, Quality and Business Development teams, gaining valuable business insight, whilst supporting key areas of the day to day running of the business.

• Wage:

  £19,240 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 14 December 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 9 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

• Project delivery support – assist the senior projects team liaise with clients with their operational requirements
• Mobilisation assistance including arranging inductions, flights, training, medicals and accommodation
• Quality administration: support the compliance functions of the business - reviewing quality report completion and updating the team as required
• Assist with customer enquiries via phone calls and emails in a professional manner
• Project Assistance: Supporting various projects by co-ordinating tasks and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting tender and bid writing by providing administration as required to the bid writing team
• Product Organisation: Prepare company requests for Trade Shows events and products
• Mail Management: Efficiently handle incoming and outgoing projects mail
• Compiling Reports, presentations and other project documentation as required
• Scheduling and organising external and internal meetings, document and disseminate detailed meeting minutes
• Travel Booking: Assist in the planning and booking of business trips
• Co-ordinate and register training courses for employees and maintain employees training records in the company document system
• Departmental Support: Provide assistance to various departments with their ongoing tasks
• Other general duties including accounts and credit card reconciliations as required
• Any other duties as assigned

Where you'll work

5 THE PAVILIONS
BRIDGE HALL DRIVE
BURY
BL9 7NX

Training

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

Training provider

BURY COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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 L3 Apprenticeship Standard.

This is a work-based qualification with college attendance required one day a week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
• Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)

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
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Numerical Skills
• Adaptable

Other requirements

Whilst you are working with us, you will be provided with solid on the job training whilst having utilisation of excellent support available to you at all times from senior members of the team. You will be required to complete a range of tasks independently after being trained.

Being able to work with your colleagues as an effective team member is of key importance to the role. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, diligent and willing to join a friendly, hard-working team.

About this employer

TRAC Associates are long established family business based in Bury who provide environmental consultancy services throughout the UK and Europe. TRAC has extensive in-depth experience identifying and managing environmental asbestos risk for commercial and public-sector clients and work across varied building types and operational environments. TRAC contribute to the reduction of client risk on complex and challenging redevelopment schemes where there is a potential asbestos risk. We bring our technical expertise to a scheme from the design phase through completion of works.

Asbestos surveys, Re-inspections and Sampling
Asbestos Registers
Asbestos Management Plans and risk management strategies
Bespoke policy, procedures and safe working practice documents
Procurement and management of remedial works
Auditing
Exposure Assessments
Risk assessment and remedial strategies for asbestos in soils
Training
Expert opinion

This is an entry-level role supported by government's youth employment schemes available for 16 – 24 year olds. Our funding for this vacancy utilises the department for education’s new £2,000 Apprenticeship Hiring Payment (for more information on eligibility please see further details on the government website – https://www.gov.uk/employing-an-apprentice/get-funding.

https://trac-associates.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Holidays – 20 days plus bank holidays and Christmas period
• Company Pension Scheme
• On site car parking
• Transport Links
• Nearby Gym
• Dress down Friday
• Team Building events

After this apprenticeship

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

There may be an opportunity for employment and career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000054144.

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Closes in 25 days (Friday 4 December 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.