Business Administration Apprentice

We are looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic apprentice to support the office team at O’Neill & Holman Decorating. You will work alongside our existing administrator and learn how a busy decorating business operates.

Typical duties include:

• Answering telephone calls and responding to routine email enquiries.
• Updating job records, filing documents and keeping office information organised.
• Helping prepare and format quotations, correspondence and project paperwork.
• Assisting with diaries, appointments and communication with the site team.
• Recording supplier information, deliveries and other routine administrative details.
• Supporting the office team with general tasks as your confidence develops.

You will receive guidance and supervision; responsibility will grow as you learn.

Training

The Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship is delivered by South Devon College through a combination of college-based training and workplace learning. The programme typically takes around 18 months at South Devon College and is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to work effectively in a business administration role.

Taught sessions at South Devon College will be weekly. 

After the apprenticeship

This role offers the opportunity to develop practical office and business administration skills in a growing company. Subject to performance and business needs, there may be an opportunity to progress into a permanent administration or office coordination position after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Things to consider

Office-based role with regular computer and telephone work. The successful applicant will need to manage varied tasks in a busy environment. Training arrangements and any occasional visits to other business locations will be discussed in advance.