Business administrator apprentice
WHITSTABLE BEAUTY GROUP LTD
CHESTFIELD (CT5 3QZ)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 4 December 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 November 2026
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Summary
The right candidate will be working as part of a dynamic team of Educators and administration staff delivering Beauty Therapy qualifications to a wide range of learners. Our company values providing support and nurturing for all our staff to enable them to reach their full potential.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Full-time administrator role with view to develop in management, marketing and PR in the future
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday 1.00pm - 9.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Lunch break - 30 minutes per day
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- 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
- Reception cover including managing phone calls and taking messages
- Stock check and ordering
- Social Media content and scheduling
- Work closely with the SMT to develop resources
- Organising files
- Checking paperwork
- Exam invigilator
- Communication skills - being confident to make attention to detail
- Organisation skill
- Customer care skills - friendly personality
- Self-motivated
- Be smart and presentable to be the face of our business as after training will run reception on days when needed
- Reliable, punctual, trustworthy
- Commitment to the organisation
- Desirable to have an interest in Beauty Industry and education
- Desirable interest in social media as role will help assist in growing social media presence
- Problem solving skills - ability to use their own initiative
- Good time management skills - will eventually be task driven with time scales
- Team working - good team player as you will be part of a larger team of administrators and teachers
- Administrative skills
Where you'll work
UNIT 98-100
JOHN WILSON BUSINESS PARK
HARVEY DRIVE
CHESTFIELD
CT5 3QZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SALT TRAINING LIMITED
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
Requirements
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
- Logical
- Social Media
- Time Management
- Commitment to the organisation
- Trustworthy
- Team Player
About this employer
Whitstable Beauty School is an independent training provider specialising in high-quality beauty, aesthetics and complementary therapy education. We deliver nationally recognised qualifications awarded by VTCT Skills, Qualifi and Focus Awards, alongside a wide range of accredited professional development courses designed to meet current industry demands. Our programmes cover beauty therapy, massage, make-up artistry, nail technology, aesthetics, salon management and semi-permanent make-up, providing clear progression routes from beginner to advanced practitioner.
We now run a 6th Form programme in Beauty Therapy and from 2027 Hairdressing in collaboration with a local secondary school which will grow year on year. Our award-winning teaching team combines extensive industry experience with recognised teaching qualifications, ensuring learners receive current, relevant and commercially focused training. We have learners of all ages and backgrounds to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge required for successful careers within the hair, beauty and aesthetics industries, while also supporting local employers by developing a highly skilled workforce that meets the evolving needs of the sector.
We are committed to supporting all our staff to develop their careers and reach their full potential.
https://whitstablebeautyschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
28 days holiday entitlement.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Scope for the successful candidate to develop into a management, marketing and PR role in the future.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SALT TRAINING LIMITED
Paul Valente
paul.valente@salt-college.co.uk
01227 204 444
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062036.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 4 December 2026 at 11:59pm)