Summary
Kickstart your career with a Business Admin Apprenticeship! Gain real workplace experience, build confidence, and develop skills in organisation, communication, and teamwork, all while earning a wage and working towards a recognised qualification.
Wage
£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
45 hours a week
Start date
Friday 14 November 2025
Duration
1 year 9 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
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career, gain valuable hands-on experience, and work towards a nationally recognised qualification.
As an apprentice, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the business. From organising documents and managing data, to communicating with colleagues and customers, you’ll learn how to keep a busy office running efficiently while developing your professional skills.
What you’ll be doing:
* Providing administrative support to the team
* Handling phone calls, emails, and customer enquiries
* Managing and updating records and databases
* Assisting with scheduling meetings and preparing documents
* Supporting projects and day-to-day business operations
* Learning about office systems, compliance, and process improvement
Where you'll work
Unit 2
East Way, Lee Mill Industrial Estate
Ivybridge
PL21 9GE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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
If successful, you will be enrolled on a 2-year Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at South Devon College. You will attend weekly taught lessons at South Devon College, which will give you the knowledge and understanding to become a proficient Business Administrator. Supported by your Assessor Coach, Course Tutor and the team here at Aquamare Marine, you will get the chance to hone these skills daily. This role is truly a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to create a new career or upskill on existing experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
* Science (grade 4/C)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
IT (grade 4/C)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative