Administration Apprentice

Summary

We passionately believe in promoting the well-being of our employees and have a wide range of benefits and systems to support our staff. Our staff well-being and training is paramount to ensuring we put our learners first. This apprentice role will involve working as part of a team and delivering excellent Administration support.

Wage

£13,741 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. Shifts TBC

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 23 September 2025

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

• To learn to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues to deliver an excellent administrative service
• To organise work tasks and duties to meet agreed standards
• To undertake routine administrative tasks and learn the processes for, and including:
  • Record keeping, filing, data input and retrieval
  • Dealing with incoming and outgoing mail
  • Preparing routine correspondence and information packs
  • Photocopying
  • Taking telephone messages and dealing with basic telephone enquiries
• To use IT applications and Databases effectively to deliver administrative tasks
• To communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in relation to work undertaken
• To work with others to help improve work organisation and effectiveness
• Managing meeting rooms & dealing with hospitality
• To communicate effectively with staff, parents and colleagues in relation to work undertaken
• To learn about the importance of the promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
• To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post

Where you'll work

C/O Larkswood Primary School 70-72 New Road Chingford
London
E4 8ET

Training

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

Training provider

NEWHAM COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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

On the job training in the workplace and off the job training at Newham College's apprenticeship training centre.

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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.