Business Administration Apprentice – Darlington
Location: Darlington
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday
Apprenticeship: Business Administrator Level 3
The Opportunity
Are you organised, confident communicating with people and looking for an opportunity to start a career in administration?
A well-established business based in Darlington is looking for a motivated Business Administration Apprentice to join their busy team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to gain real workplace experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.
You will be working alongside an experienced team, learning how the business operates and gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills and confidence develop.
What You Will Be Doing
Your duties will include:
- Answering telephone calls and responding to enquiries
- Managing and responding to emails
- Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records
- Completing general administration and data entry
- Preparing and organising documents
- Supporting with customer and client enquiries
- Booking and coordinating appointments where required
- Filing and maintaining organised electronic records
- Communicating with colleagues, customers and suppliers
- Supporting the wider team with day-to-day administrative tasks
- Learning the company's processes and procedures
- Taking on additional responsibilities as your knowledge develops
What We Are Looking For
You do not need lots of previous office experience. We are looking for someone with the right attitude who is genuinely keen to learn and build a career.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Friendly and confident communicating with different people
- Comfortable speaking on the telephone
- Organised with good attention to detail
- Reliable and punctual
- Willing to learn and take feedback on board
- Comfortable using computers and willing to develop their IT skills
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Professional and approachable
- Keen to develop within a business rather than looking for "just a job"
What You Will Get
- £8.50 per hour
- Monday to Friday working hours
- Full training and support
- A recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification
- Hands-on experience within a real working environment
- Support from both your employer and apprenticeship training provider
- The opportunity to develop valuable administration, customer service and communication skills
- Potential for longer-term career progression following successful completion of the apprenticeship
The Apprenticeship
Alongside your role, you will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, developing skills including communication, business processes, IT, record keeping, organisation, stakeholder management and supporting the effective running of a business.
This role would suit someone looking to take their first step into an office-based career and who wants the opportunity to learn, earn and develop at the same time.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
