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Business Administration Apprentice
The Business Administration Apprentice at RM Builders and Contractors Ltd in Tavistock will provide day-to-day administrative support to the office and site teams while gaining a broad understanding of all functions within the administration department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date company records and filing systems
- Printing and organising architects’ plans and technical drawings
- Monitoring planning portals to identify new project opportunities
- Supporting the development of new business ideas and opportunities
- Working alongside the marketing team to help maintain a consistent flow of content for social media and the company website
- Assisting the Office Manager with general administrative duties
- Providing support across all areas of the administration department
The apprentice will rotate through and learn all roles within the administration team to develop a well-rounded understanding of office operations, compliance, project support, and business development processes.
Job Purpose:
To provide comprehensive administrative support to the business while undertaking a structured apprenticeship programme. The apprentice will develop knowledge and skills across all areas of the administration function, supporting project delivery, business development, marketing, and office management activities.
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The role is designed to provide exposure to all administrative functions within the company to develop a well-rounded understanding of office operations and business processes.
Key Responsibilities:
General Administration:
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and paper filing systems
- Organise, scan, upload, and archive company documentation
- Input and update data on internal systems and spreadsheets
- Answer telephone calls and direct enquiries appropriately
- Draft basic correspondence, emails, and internal documents
- Support document control procedures
Project & Technical Support:
- Print, organise, and distribute architects’ plans, drawings, and specifications
- Assist with document management for live construction projects
- Ensure project documentation is correctly labelled and stored
- Liaise with site teams to provide required documentation
Business Development Support:
- Monitor planning portals to identify potential new project opportunities
- Record and report relevant opportunities to management
- Assist in researching new markets, clients, and sectors
- Support the development of new business ideas and initiatives
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Marketing Support:
- Work alongside the marketing team to help maintain a consistent flow of content
- Assist with gathering project updates, images, and information for social media
- Support website content updates where required
- Help ensure company branding is used consistently across materials
Office Support:
- Assist the Office Manager with day-to-day operational tasks
- Support meeting preparation (printing documents, preparing packs, taking notes if required)
- Maintain office supplies and assist with ordering where necessary
- Support compliance administration tasks
Learning & Development:
- Complete all required coursework and assignments as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Participate in internal training and shadow different administrative roles
- Demonstrate willingness to learn all areas within the administration department
- Actively seek feedback to support professional development
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for progression into a permanent administrative role within the business, subject to performance and business needs.
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