Business Administration Apprentice

CT Skills

Derby Road Business Park, Burton on Trent (DE14 1RW)

Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 November 2026)

Posted on 6 October 2026

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Summary

You will be joining a close-knit team of 12 that are experienced in supporting apprentices. Everyone is expected to have a good understanding and ability to step into every role within the business. This makes working at TAG a great opportunity to those who seek a job role with lots of variety.

• Wage:

  £19,500 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Saturdays 10.00am - 12.00pm on a rota basis.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 9 November 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

During peak busy periods (May to October), your main role will be dealing with customers:

• Taking phone calls, answering and sending emails
• Processing orders on our internal system SAP
• Taking a customer enquiry through to the finished goods being delivered
• Dealing with suppliers, arranging order graphics and working with our internal departments
• Taking payments
• Product knowledge is very important in this role, so an interest in the latest sports fashion is useful but not essential. During quieter periods, your role will split into 2 elements:

You will still be required to carry out the trainee account manager roles above.

You will also work alongside the sales department to enhance the administrative systems and processes to improve and prepare for the next year.

Where you'll work

Derby Road Business Park, Burton on Trent
DE14 1RW

Training

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

Training provider

CT SKILLS LIMITED

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

You'll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month - NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about modules including the organisation, stakeholders, relevant regulation, business fundamentals, processes and external factors. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

None required (grade None required)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

About this employer

TAG Sportswear is one of the UK's leading suppliers of bespoke teamwear. They work closely with clients to provide a unique identity. The high level of customer service offered to every client is paramount to success and coupled with their forward-thinking vision that is constantly growing.

After this apprenticeship

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

3 of the previous apprentices at TAG have progressed into Key Account Manager roles and 1 of them is now the Finance Administrator, so there will be plenty of opportunities for you within the business.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CT SKILLS LIMITED

Isabella Todd

isabella.todd@ctskills.co.uk

0115 959 9544

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057606.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 November 2026)

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