Business Administrator Apprentice
AMPHOS LIMITED
Raynesway Derby (DE21 7SR)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 November 2026
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Summary
The role will support the day-to-day financial and administrative operations of the business. Responsibilities will include processing invoices, assisting with purchase orders, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling supplier statements and developing positive supplier relationships.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Normal working hours are between 09.00 and 17.30, Monday to Friday. One-hour lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 November 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
The role will provide opportunities to support other departments across the business, gaining exposure to different functions, assisting with administrative tasks and supporting colleagues with day-to-day activities and projects.
This apprenticeship will develop key finance, organisational and communication skills, while providing a broader understanding of business operations and valuable experience across multiple departments.
Tasks include:
- Process supplier invoices and assist with purchase order administration.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and filing systems.
- Support supplier communications and respond to finance-related queries.
- Assist with tracking payments, expenses and outstanding invoices.
- Liaise with colleagues across different departments to support their administrative needs.
- Assist with general business administration, including data entry and document management.
- Support departmental projects and provide cover or assistance where required.
- Develop an understanding of internal business processes and how different departments operate.
Where you'll work
First Floor Suite 1 Chatsworth House
Prime Business Centre
Raynesway Derby
DE21 7SR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DERBY 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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade C/4 or above or equivalent)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Willingness to learn
- Positive attitude
Other requirements
If we are interested in taking your application further, you will receive an email from a derby college email address (@derby-college.ac.uk).
Please make sure that you check your inbox as well as your spam/junk folders, so you do not miss out on the opportunity to apply.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
About this employer
At amphos, we provide expert consultancy, construction and electrical infrastructure services, helping businesses transition to electric fleets and deliver wider electrification projects.
Through amphos ICP, we specialise in end-to-end electrical infrastructure and grid connection solutions, managing projects nationwide from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning and energisation.
Our team of 31 employees, with our head office based in Derby and an additional office in Dumbarton, includes experienced engineers, designers and project managers supporting a wide range of sectors, including renewable energy, residential, eMobility and industrial and commercial markets.
https://www.amphos.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Holiday allowance (25 days plus public Bank Holidays).
- Training & Learning opportunities.
- Private Medical Insurance and discretionary performance related bonus.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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- Business Support Coordinator
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBY COLLEGE
Lauren Stapleton
lauren.stapleton@derby-college.ac.uk
01332387420
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062686.
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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11:59pm)