Job Title: Administrative Assistant Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Business Admin Level 3

Location: Littlehampton

Salary: £7.55 per hour (with a salary review after 3 months, based on progress)

Full time: Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 4pm (32.5 hrs per week)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, supportive, and successful team as an Administrative Assistant Apprentice. Based within a well-established and growing business in the label printing industry, you’ll be supported to build strong foundations in business administration, while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the office.

If you’re someone who enjoys being organised, working with people, and learning how businesses operate, this could be the perfect role to kickstart your career.

Benefits

This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in a real working environment alongside structured training to develop your professional skills. You’ll receive:

• On-the-job training and support from a friendly, experienced team
• A nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
• The chance to build your confidence in a professional environment
• Potential for long-term career progression after successful completion

Desired Requirements

We’re looking for someone with a positive, can-do attitude who’s eager to learn and grow in a business environment. Ideal candidates will be:

• Computer literate (comfortable using email, word processing, and databases)
• Well organised with good time management
• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Friendly and professional in communication
• Motivated and enthusiastic to build a career in administration

Responsibilities for an apprentice

• Answering phones and handling customer enquiries in a polite, professional manner
• Raising job sheets and logging customer requirements
• Filing important business and client documents
• Updating systems with accurate and timely information
• Supporting the team with general admin duties
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of daily operations
• Assisting with any ad hoc tasks or projects as needed

Apprenticeship Information

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Business Administrator 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 go into a permanent based role such as:

• Senior Administrative Assistant

For more information or to apply, please contact Frankie at Next Step Apprenticeships on 01273 063769.