Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Summary

A fantastic opportunity has become available to join this organisation as a property administrator apprentice. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills within the industry, whilst completing a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 11 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

General Office Duties:

• Deal with telephone, letter, email and face-to-face enquiries from start to finish, ensure everything is documented and followed up to conclusion
• Assist colleagues by managing computerised and paper systems (filing) to ensure accurate records are kept at all times
• Assist colleagues in producing/locating documents, including letters, emails, printing and copying documents
• Assist with general office duties to help with the daily running of the office

Customer Service and Expectations Management

• Provide excellent customer service and manage expectations at all times
• Deal with telephone, letter, email and face-to-face enquiries from start to finish, ensure everything is documented and followed up to conclusion
• Liaise with the clients, identify their needs and requirements (Subject to restrictions)
• Liaise with the extended clients, identify their needs and requirements (Subject to restrictions)
• Assist colleagues in planning inspections, meetings, budgets and reporting
• Excellent communication and administration skills, required to maintain files and records

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
SHAW HOUSE
TWO WOODS LANE
BRIERLEY HILL
DY5 1TA

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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 administrator level 3 standard apprenticeship qualification
• Bi-weekly blended learning sessions
• Weekly off the job training
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative