Job Title: Business Administrator Apprentice

Apprenticeship: Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Salary: £9.00 per hour

Hours: Full-time

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business as a Business Administrator Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience across administration, customer service and property-related support.

You will work closely with different departments across the business, developing valuable professional skills while providing day-to-day administrative support and working towards your Level 3 Business Administrator qualification.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Additional annual leave after two years’ service, increasing each year up to a maximum of 30 days
• Your birthday off after two years’ employment
• Free on-site parking
• Access an employee wellbeing platform offering insurance, wellbeing support and rewards
• Opportunity for progression within the company
• Structured apprenticeship training and development

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Good IT and computer skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records and information
• Positive and proactive approach to work
• Comfortable communicating with clients and external organisations
• Ability to manage different tasks and priorities
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities for an Apprentice

• Sort daily post and complete scanning and filing
• Upload and maintain accurate client data and records
• Answer incoming telephone calls and assist with client queries
• Liaise with utility companies on behalf of clients to close and set up accounts
• Arrange utility refunds and payments where required
• Manage a shared inbox and respond to enquiries
• Support with property inspections
• Liaise with other departments to obtain information and support client requirements
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team
• Ensure records and documentation are kept accurate and up to date

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 progress into a permanent role within the company and continue developing your career.

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