Summary You’ll be working closely with colleagues across the team’s senior leadership team (SLT) and wider social sustainability team, so having strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential. Confidence with IT is also key you'll be using standard tools like Microsoft Office as well as other internal systems. Wage £21,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Apprentices have an annual salary review Training course Business administrator (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm. 38 hours a week Start date Monday 16 February 2026 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 Diary and Schedule Management: Scheduling meetings, appointments, and room bookings. Communication: Managing emails, handling correspondence, and acting as a point of contact. Travel and Logistics: Booking accommodation, transport, and creating detailed itineraries. Record and Document production: Production of accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Make recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafting correspondence and writing reports. Maintaining records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the BAM’s procedures. Event Coordination: Organising team regional and UK & Ireland wide meetings, and events. Providing general administrative support directed by SLT to the wider team. Where you'll work BAM Construct 33, Metro, 2nd floor 2 Trafford Rd Exchange Quay, Salford M5 3NN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD Training course Business administrator (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents 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 Training will be delivered in the workplace via MS Teams. Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4 (or equivalent)) Maths (grade 4 (or equivalent)) 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 Logical Team working About this employer People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We’re on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Company benefits BAM Benefits (online discount platform). Volunteering Days. Wellbeing Days. EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme. After this apprenticeship Following completion of the apprenticeship, you will be able to continue onto further apprenticeship training if desired. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: LEARNING SKILLS PARTNERSHIP LTD The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006957.