Business Admin Apprenticeship

Summary

VQ Solutions seeks a proactive and efficient individual to join the team at Triton. As a business admin apprentice, you'll support the team with scheduling, correspondence and daily operations. This offers a chance to develop time management and organisational skills while learning to prioritise and assist others in a fast-paced environment.

Wage

£16,575 a year

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year

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

• Learn to accurately input data into computerised systems, databases and spreadsheets and process and retrieve data as necessary
• Scheduling/diary management
• Provide clients with accurate and time-efficient proposals and service agreements
• Providing office support so that staff can work smoothly with customers and each other
• Conducting research and contributing to company reports

Where you'll work

TEMPLAR HOUSE
1 SANDBECK COURT
WETHERBY
LS22 7BA

Training

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

Training provider

VQ SOLUTIONS LTD

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

• You will work towards a Level 3 Business Admin Apprenticeship, delivered by VQ Solutions
• You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor and will also be supported internally by your manager
• During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend workshop sessions and have regular reviews
• The best part? All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Minimum C/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
• Team working
• Initiative
• Good time management
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Full UK Driving License

Other requirements

We are based in Wetherby, so you will need your own transportation, access to good bus routes, or live nearby. However, a full driving licence and your own vehicle are preferred.