Office and Business Administration Apprentice

Summary

This office-based role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in construction from a business and administration perspective, gaining practical experience across a range of business functions.

Wage

£17,472 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Salary dependent on experience, with opportunities to increase as skills, competence and responsibilities develop.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed. 42 hours 30 minutes a week.

42 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

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

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on-the-job by getting hands-on experience.

The role offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, with the potential for progression within the business for the right candidate as their skills, experience and responsibilities grow.

• Construction site visits (own transport required)
• Weekly internal and external reports for progress
• Coordinating with the existing management and site teams
• Checking on health and safety procedures
• Assisting with computer-based activities (projects costs, schedules, client updates)
• Opportunity for the right candidate to develop and progress

Where you'll work

KINGSBRIDGE
South Hams
TQ7 2SF

Training

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

Training provider

GREENLIGHT TRAINING LIMITED

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

All remote college sessions.

More training information

Greenlight Training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• driving licence

Other requirements

The role will be generally site-based, working from one of our site offices alongside the director and or existing management team.

The candidate will be required to complete site visits to live construction sites both accompanied and unaccompanied.

The majority of the projects are in a remote location between Salcombe & Dartmouth.

The successful candidate will require a clean driving licence and own transport.