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Business Administration Apprentice
CELANESE PRODUCTION (UK) LTD
Location: DERBY (DE21 7BS)
Closing Date: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Posted on: 1 October 2026
Summary
Celanese are currently recruiting a Business Administration Apprentice to join our busy team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced and varied manufacturing environment where we take pride in delivering flawless performance.
Wage: £19,000 a year
Salary Range: £19,000 - £26,000 per annum dependent upon experience.
Training Course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week to be agreed at interview.
Start Date: Friday 16 October 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
A Business Administration Apprenticeship is an 18-month scheme that will help you achieve a variety of skills and a recognised qualification. You will aim to achieve an NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship which is a work-based vocational training programme. You will be based at the manufacturing facility for five days a week and will learn on the job. The Business Administration Apprentice will learn all aspects of working in an office environment whilst studying towards a Business Administration qualification.
As an Administrative Assistant, you will provide support to a number of key functions in the business, for example:
- Safety / Process / Maintenance / Technical / Quality / Procurement / HR Admin & Training.
You will have an insight into the business of how these functions work and the services they provide within a manufacturing environment. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone who wants to progress within business in a manufacturing environment.
You will work towards your L3 Business Admin apprenticeship by assisting in a range of duties relevant to your studies. You will also be set aside time to complete your learning.
- Use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to create reports, spreadsheets and presentations
- Learn SAP for raising purchase requisitions and receiving goods
- Support differing functions with routine administrative tasks
- General admin duties i.e., record retention, photocopying, filing (paper and electronically)
- Manage office post
Applicant Requirements
- Have, as a minimum, four passes at GCSE, Grades A-C including the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics
- Be enthusiastic and determined to succeed
- Be self-motivated to ensure all NVQ deadlines are met
- Have an inquisitive nature
- Good communication skills
- Have a flexible approach to support a number of different departments
- Be a team player
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Use your own initiative and look for opportunities to improve work processes
Where you'll work
1 HOLME LANE SPONDON DERBY DE21 7BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
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.
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Training schedule
In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 Business Administration qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the business's processes and procedures.
Our training is all completed remotely via Teams with a development coach who will be available for support and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you.
You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours.
More training information
DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider. We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English and maths (grade 4)
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Driven & self motivated
- Hard working
About this employer
Over the last 100 years, Celanese has evolved from a small experiment in a backyard shed in Switzerland to a global technology and specialty materials company with leading businesses in key geographic regions. The Dreyfus brothers had a vision for the company that included discovering market needs and finding ways to fulfill them. By honing their ability to diversify and adapt, the brothers were able to expand the company to one of the largest chemical manufacturers in the world.
With a focus on safety, innovation, productivity, culture, performance and results, Celanese is positioned to achieve significant future growth and deliver exceptional results for all stakeholders.
Our history below highlights the milestones that formed Celanese.
https://www.celanese.com/products
Company benefits
- Private Healthcare
- Pension
- Cash Back Health Scheme
- Holiday and Sick Pay that increases with service
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential opportunities within the business.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Catherine Allman
Email: cat@dbc-training.co.uk
Phone: 07508821784
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056540.
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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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