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Preston
£12.5k/yr
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HB is a growing group of businesses built around helping people and businesses succeed. As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll gain experience across.

Wage: £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Every day is different, so flexibility and enthusiasm are key.

Training course: Business administrator (level 3)

Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. 30 hours a week

Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration: 1 year 3 months

Positions available: 1

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

What you'll do at work

As our Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll become an important part of the HB team, supporting the day-to-day running of all three businesses while studying towards your Level 3 Business Administration qualification. You’ll learn how a successful business operates from the inside out, working with customers, suppliers, candidates, holidaymakers and business clients. This is an office-based role where you’ll develop confidence, professionalism and valuable business skills in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

General Business Administration

  • Provide administrative support across all HB businesses
  • Answer telephone and email enquiries professionally
  • Welcome visitors to the office
  • Maintain accurate records and filing systems
  • Prepare letters, documents and presentations
  • Support diary management and scheduling
  • Assist with general office organisation

Office & Workspace Support:

  • Keep the office organised, tidy and welcoming
  • Monitor stationery and office supplies and reorder when required
  • Prepare meeting rooms for clients and visitors
  • Manage room bookings and calendars
  • Support the smooth day-to-day running of HB Workspaces
  • Ensure refreshments and facilities are available for meetings

Recruitment & HR Support (HB People):

  • Prepare candidate packs and interview information
  • Update recruitment systems
  • Arrange interviews
  • Produce offer letters and employment documentation
  • Maintain confidential records
  • Assist with onboarding administration

Travel Administration (HB Travel):

  • Support customers before they travel
  • Help prepare travel documentation
  • Assist with holiday check-in administration
  • Ensure travel documents are accurate and complete
  • Liaise with suppliers where appropriate
  • Help create memorable customer experiences

Customer Service:

  • Deliver excellent customer service both face-to-face and online
  • Represent the HB brand professionally
  • Respond positively to enquiries
  • Build relationships with clients and customers

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  • Create simple documents, presentations and marketing materials
  • Assist with social media content where appropriate
  • Help keep company information up to date
  • Use Microsoft Office and other digital systems confidently

Where you'll work

295 Hesketh Lane Tarleton Preston PR4 6RJ

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

Training provider ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents 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.

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Training schedule Online training with a designated subject tutor from Access Industry who will deliver monthly training sessions relating to the apprenticeship.

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Specialising in the engineering, construction, industrial, and corporate sectors, our creative and fast-growing team is dedicated to making a difference every day. We work on permanent roles. As an award-winning recruitment and HR specialist based in Burscough, Lancashire, we deliver outstanding results through both one-off projects and permanent outsourcing. Trusted by leaders of the region’s top brands, we help businesses thrive. https://www.hbpeople.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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Full time employment.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053326.

Closes on Friday 30 October 2026 After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website. Sign in or create an account

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Skills

communication
identify digital competence gaps
attend to detail
work in an organised manner
customer service
conduct public presentations
teamwork principles
exercise patience
use microsoft office

Location

295 Hesketh Ln, Tarleton, Preston PR4 6RJ, UK

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