Job Title: Business Administration Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship

Location: Newhaven

Salary: £16,000 – £20,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Business Administration Apprentice to join a busy and well-established business in Newhaven.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in administration, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while developing valuable office, customer service, and business support skills alongside a recognised qualification.

Benefits

• Full training and support throughout the apprenticeship
• Opportunity to gain a recognised qualification
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Hands-on experience within a fast-paced industry
• Opportunity to develop long-term career prospects

Requirements

• Strong interest in business administration or office-based work
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positive and proactive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a busy environment

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally
• Process customer orders and update records
• Support the production and sales teams with administration tasks
• Maintain filing systems and customer databases
• Prepare quotations and business documentation
• Organise and send customer samples
• Order stock from suppliers in line with customer requirements
• Provide excellent customer service at all times
• Monitor office supplies and place orders when required
• Learn production processes and support customer order coordination
• Handle customer enquiries and order queries promptly
• Build strong working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues
• Use office software and internal systems accurately
• Represent the business professionally through verbal and written communication

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship, typically completed over 18 months. This includes:

• Regular workplace-based learning supported by your training provider and line manager
• A minimum of 6 hours per week of off-the-job training
• Development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard
• Completion of a portfolio and end-point assessment
• Functional Skills support in English or Maths if not previously achieved at Level 2

Prospects

Once you have completed your apprenticeship there will be the opportunity to potentially progress into a permanent role within the business.

For more information or to apply, please contact Jamie Watson at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769 (Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm).