Summary
A business administration apprenticeship combines on-the-job work experience with structured training. You act as the backbone of an organisation, learning to support daily operations, manage projects, and communicate with stakeholders.
What you will do at work
- Communication & Correspondence: Drafting emails, writing reports, and answering phones.
- Document Production: Producing accurate records, tracking invoices, and organising files.
- Office Coordination: Scheduling meetings, booking travel, and preparing meeting spaces.
- Data Management: Updating digital databases, analysing data, and managing information.
- Project Support: Assisting different departments.
Training
You will attend sessions as part of your off the job training throughout your apprenticeship. Most aspects of your training will be delivered on site by the employer, where you will gain all the skills, knowledge and experience to assist you in this role. Your duties will vary from day to day, and throughout your on site learning process you will work closely with experienced members of staff.
You will have regular visits from your designated assessor, who will help you and monitor your progress throughout your apprenticeship programme.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – desired
- GCSE Maths (4) – desired
About this employer
Marlam Construction Ltd work alongside architects, chartered surveyors, service providers, and planning consultants meaning that no matter the project, the correct professional team will always be in place.
MCL covers all aspects of the construction industry in Cornwall, with current projects that they are carrying out including: two architecturally designed new build homes, two barn conversions, an extension, renovation of rooms at The Talland Bay Hotel and roof and ground works at HPB – Duloe Manor.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time job may be offered to the right candidate on completion of their apprenticeship for either an administrator or should the candidate wish they can do further training.