Business Administration Apprenticeship

Based at the Faradays office in Eastleigh, you will support the Office Manager and wider team with daily administration.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising digital and paper files and maintaining accurate records.
• Preparing documents, letters and project paperwork.
• Answering telephone calls and email enquiries professionally.
• Updating calendars for meetings, appointments and site visits.
• Tracking paperwork and following up on outstanding documents.
• Recording quotations, job details and project information.
• Scanning, printing and filing documents.
• Using Microsoft Excel to update spreadsheets and trackers.
• Using Microsoft Word to prepare and format documents.
• Learning basic AutoCAD tasks with guidance and training.
• Supporting the team during busy periods and helping the office run smoothly.

Training

You will complete a Level 2 Business Administrator Apprenticeship over 18–24 months, combining workplace experience with college training.

• Workplace: Gain practical experience at Faradays, learning office systems, document control and administrative processes.
• College: Attend Eastleigh College as part of your apprenticeship, with pre-arranged training sessions and masterclasses.
• On-the-job training: Receive guidance from colleagues while developing your administration, communication and IT skills.
• Off-the-job training: Develop the knowledge and skills required by the apprenticeship standard.
• Progress reviews: A Professional Trainer will monitor your progress and support your development.
• You will build a portfolio of evidence and complete an end-point assessment to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and behaviours.

After the apprenticeship

Potential progression routes include:

• Becoming a permanent employee.
• Taking on greater administrative responsibility.
• Progression will depend on your interests, development and available opportunities.