Apprentice Administrator

THE MILLWARD PARTNERSHIP LTD Nottingham (NG7 2RF)
Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 October 2026

Summary

Are you keen and enthusiastic, well organised and willing to listen and learn? If so, we are looking to recruit a motivated Apprentice Administrator to join our busy office in Nottingham.

Wage
£15,080 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)

Hours
9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. 36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 16 November 2026

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Provide administration support to the entire Millward office, taking a lead from the Office Manager and Managing Director
• Deputising for Office Manager where appropriate
• Daily tasks include filing, typing, copying and other ad-hoc tasks necessary to the running of the business
• Carrying duties off site including going to the bank, collecting items and running errands
• Ensuring the office is fully equipped with the necessary sundries including but not limited to milk, stationery etc.
• Arranging meetings where required
• Convey strong communication skills by email and over the phone
• Organise adhoc office tasks
• Utilise the Millward portal where necessary
• Assists Office Manager in the updating of invoicing and portal procedures
• Shadows Office Manager to gain better understanding of the business
• Book necessary meetings and events
• Organise any travel and hotel stays for staff
• Along with Office Manager, upholds and updates Millward quality documents including the booking of safety checks

Where you'll work

11 Edison Village
Nottingham Science & Technology Park
Nottingham NG7 2RF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to:

• write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data.
• Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages.
• Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem.
• Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals.
• Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management.
• Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work.
• Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures.
• Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement.
• Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way.
• Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation.
• Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately.
• Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms.
• Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately.
• Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately.
• Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard.
• Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work.
• Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements.
• Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly.
• Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines.
• Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace.
• Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation).
• Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities.
• Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate.
• Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report.
• Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects.
• Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.