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We're looking for a Business Administration Apprentice to join our friendly team and help us deliver learning, development and career opportunities across YTL UK.
Wage
£22,630 a year
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday, 40 hours per week. Working Hours can be flexible and agreed upon a successful application.
Start date
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Duration
1 year 10 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 work alongside experienced colleagues who will support and develop you throughout your apprenticeship.
- You'll gain hands-on experience helping to deliver apprenticeship, training and development programmes across YTL UK, learning how to coordinate events, organise learning activities and support employees throughout their development journey.
- You'll build confidence communicating with employees, managers and training providers, preparing communications and learning materials, maintaining accurate records and using a range of digital systems and tools, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint and specialist learning platforms.
- You'll also help coordinate bookings, resources and programme activities, support reporting and data management, and provide excellent customer service to colleagues across the business.
- Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, learn from experienced professionals and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in business administration and workforce development.
Where you'll work
Wessex Water plc
Training Centre
303 Preston Road
YEOVIL
BA20 2ER
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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.
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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.
Training schedule
Training will be delivered by Gingernut Training via:
- Monthly 1:1 online sessions with your tutor
- Group sessions
- Webinars
- Online course
- Additional support when you need it
- On-the-job training with your team colleagues
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About this employer
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
- Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
- YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
- YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
- YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
Company benefits
- A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
- One paid volunteering day each year
- Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Many opportunities to develop once you've completed your apprenticeship
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052097.
Closes in 2 days (Wednesday 16 September 2026)
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