Business Administrator

Take your first step towards a dynamic career in business administration with our Highfield-accredited Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship. Designed for individuals seeking to enhance their skills in office support and organisational efficiency, this 15-month program offers invaluable, transferable knowledge and practical skills applicable across industries.

Why Choose Us? 

• Flexible Learning
  Benefit from personalised monthly tutor visits and a blend of remote learning, with an online portfolio to track your progress.
• On-the-Job Support
  Gain mentorship and real-world experience, ensuring you apply what you learn directly within your workplace.
• Comprehensive Training
  From IT proficiency and effective communication to project management and business fundamentals, we cover everything you need to thrive in a modern business environment.
• Progress with Confidence
  Prepare for your End Point Assessment (EPA) through a structured program that includes a knowledge test, professional discussion, and project presentation.
• High success rates
  Apprentices aim high on this apprenticeship with the ambition and drive to achieve at Distinction grade.
• 80% of apprentices receive a promotion at work
  Most apprentices who achieve this apprenticeship advance their careers and receive a promotion at work. Often earning more than £1,000 more than at the start of their apprenticeship.

Whether you are new to business administration or looking to advance your career, this apprenticeship opens doors to roles in management and senior support. With a potential starting salary of £13k-£20k, your investment in training could quickly pay off!

Our Business Administrator apprenticeship is designed with your growth in mind. You will receive monthly one-on-one sessions with a dedicated tutor, delivered either remotely or at your workplace, ensuring convenience and tailored guidance. We believe in blended learning, combining face-to-face interactions with an interactive online portfolio, allowing you, your tutor, and your employer to track your progress seamlessly between sessions.

You will also be paired with a workplace mentor who will provide invaluable on-the-job support, ensuring you apply your learning in real-time. As part of the program, you will engage in 6 hours per week of off-the-job training, with flexible options such as masterclasses to expand your knowledge, connect with peers, and strengthen your skills.

When you are ready, you will enter the Gateway stage, fully prepared for your End Point Assessment (EPA). This is where you showcase your mastery of the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours through a knowledge test, professional discussion, practical observation, and a business project—ensuring you qualify, ready to excel in your career!

Apprentices will work towards and achieve: 

Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration
Where a Level 2 English and Maths has not already been achieved, they will be required to pass Maths & English Functional Skills Level 1 and work towards a level 2
End Point Assessment to be completed upon learner reaching Gateway

Stage

What will you learn?

Our Business Administrator apprenticeship equips you with essential knowledge and skills to thrive in any business environment:

Master IT Systems
Gain proficiency in a range of IT packages and systems.
Precision & Accuracy
Produce high-quality records, documents, emails, reports, and more.
Confident Decision-Making
Learn to make sound decisions and navigate challenges with maturity.
Build Strong Relationships
Foster positive connections within your team and across the organization.
Effective Communication
Sharpen your communication skills for greater impact.
Commitment to Quality
Complete tasks to the highest standard.
Ownership & Accountability
Take responsibility for initiating and finishing tasks on time.
Project Management Mastery
Use key project management tools to plan, monitor, and deliver results.
Business Savvy
Understand the core business fundamentals, processes, regulations, and the broader market.

You will also develop key professional behaviours to set yourself apart:

• Professionalism & Presentation
  Show respect, adhere to codes of conduct, and represent yourself and your team with pride.
• Role Model
  Lead by example, driving team productivity.
• Integrity & Reliability
  Demonstrate trustworthiness and a proactive, self-motivated attitude.
• Performance Management
  Take feedback positively, manage your performance, and finish what you start.
• Project Completion
  See tasks and projects through to successful completion.

This comprehensive blend of skills and behaviours will empower you to succeed and make a lasting impact in your career.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will build an impressive portfolio of evidence that highlights how you have mastered the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours. This real-world proof of your expertise will set you apart and demonstrate your readiness for success.

At the end of your program, you will take the End Point Assessment (EPA), designed to validate your achievements. This includes a 60-minute knowledge test, a 45-minute portfolio-based interview, and a 30-minute project presentation, giving you multiple opportunities to showcase your abilities.

Plus, you can complete your functional skills assessments either online or on paper—whichever works best for you. 

A role in administration can be your stepping stone to exciting opportunities, including management or senior support positions. With this apprenticeship, you will gain the skills to advance your career and open doors to new possibilities.

Starting salaries range from £13k to £20k.

For levy-paying employers, the maximum contribution for this apprenticeship is £5,000, while non-levy employers can access the program for just £250.