Assisting with stock analysis and maintaining accurate inventory records
Supporting purchasing activities and delivery tracking
Processing sales orders and liaising with customers
Producing basic reports to support decision making
Assisting the technical department with internal food safety standards
General office admin.
Training Outcome:After completing a Business Administration Apprenticeship, learners have several strong progression routes, depending on their interests and performance.
Typical next steps include:
Career Progression Options
Business Administrator / Senior Administrator
Taking on more responsibility, managing processes, systems, or supporting senior staff
Office Manager / Operations Administrator
Overseeing office operations, coordinating teams, managing suppliers, and improving efficiency
Specialist Roles, such as:
HR Administrator / HR Assistant
Finance or Accounts Assistant
Project Support Officer
Customer Service or Client Relationship Executive
Further Training & Qualifications
Progression onto a Level 4 or Level 5 apprenticeship, such as:
Business Analyst
Operations / Departmental Manager
HR Consultant or Partner
Professional qualifications (e.g. CIPD, AAT, ILM) depending on the chosen pathway
Long-Term Career Pathways
With experience and further development, learners can progress into roles such as:
Business Manager
Operations Manager
HR Manager
Project Manager
This apprenticeship provides strong transferable skills, communication, organisation, problem-solving, and digital administration, that are valued across almost every industry, making it a flexible and future-proof starting point.Employer Description:Surepac is an industry-leading cardboard packaging manufacturer and we excel in producing cardboard packaging that safeguards contents, showcases products on shelves, and elevates brand presence, all while prioritising sustainability. Our goal is to help your offerings command attention, captivate consumers, and drive sales within the diverse landscape of the food and beverage industries.
Whether you require simple corrugated custom cardboard solutions or seek bespoke printed packaging, Surepac is a top-tier UK packaging manufacturer poised to surpass your needs.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 09:00 - 16:45 and Friday, 08:00 - 15:00Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical....Read more...
Manage the overheads and expenses process, ensuring timely processing and resolution of supplier invoices, card transactions, and expense claims.
Support the accounts payable process for stock suppliers, including three-way matching (PO to invoice to GRN) and resolving any discrepancies.
Assist with monthly reporting and financial controls, such as bank reconciliations, sales and purchase cut-off testing, and supplier statement reconciliations.
Contribute to key finance projects, including audit preparation, cost-control initiatives, balance sheet reviews, and process improvement implementations.
Assist with handling financial queries related to pay, deductions and benefits.
Support with maintaining and updating employee information in the HR/Payroll system.
Assist with monthly headcount reporting.
Training:One day a week training in person at First Intuition:
County House, Conway Mews, London W1T 6AA.Training Outcome:
Clear progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, with the potential to move into a Finance Assistant or Analyst role.
Employer Description:Are you ready to be part of an extraordinary journey with a high-growth venture that’s transforming a £100 billion consumer category? We’re Purdy & Figg, a rapidly growing, eco-friendly business on a mission to revolutionise the way people clean – and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team!
Back in 2018, NHS nurse Purdy Rubin and horticulturalist Charlotte Figg set out to create cleaning products that are not only effective but also safe for the environment. Spurred on by Purdy’s sons, Charlie and Jack, they partnered with Chemist Dr. Anna Slastanova to develop natural, beautifully-scented, and refillable cleaning products that rival the ‘big guns’ of the industry.
What started as a humble venture has blossomed into a powerhouse brand with over 400,000 loyal subscribers. We’ve seen an incredible five-fold increase in sales over the past year alone, cementing our place as a leader in the natural cleaning market. And we’re just getting started!
Recognition & Growth
➔ Ranked #1 on 2025’s FEBE Growth 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses
➔ Ranked #9 on 2025’s Sunday Times 100 list of fastest-growing UK businesses
If you’re passionate about sustainability and want to be part of a dynamic team that’s making waves in the industry, we want to hear from you!Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Proactive and self-motivated,Flexible and adaptable,Confidence,Reliable....Read more...
IT Applications Manager - Central London
£80,000 - £85,000
Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications.
Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team.
The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6 etc.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the full lifecycle of low-code/no-code application solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment, governance and support
• Collaborate with business units to identify automation and digital enablement opportunities, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy
• Oversee and manage a small internal team (Business/Data Analyst, Software Developer, HR Systems Engineer) alongside two external managed services
• Drive application standardisation across business units to reduce duplication, simplify the portfolio and improve scalability
• Manage and govern the SharePoint environment, ensuring effective architecture, permissions and content lifecycle management
• Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring reliable data integrations, access control and performance monitoring
• Own vendor relationships for key managed services including COINS and UKG Time & Attendance, ensuring service performance and alignment with business priorities
• Support M&A activities by leading the migration and integration of applications and associated data, ensuring compliance and business continuity
• Establish governance frameworks, standards and best practices for application development and management
• Ensure security, scalability and enterprise alignment for all applications and digital workflows
• Promote shared frameworks, templates and components across business systems to accelerate delivery and consistency
Requirements:
• Strong experience with low-code/no-code platforms
• Proven ability to lead and deliver change management initiatives across business systems
• Experience in application standardisation and rationalisation across business units
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships
• Skilled in business process mapping, workflow automation and data modelling
• Familiarity with enterprise integrations and APIs
• Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance and security principles
• Ideally ITIL certified with experience in ITIL change management
• Experience in user enablement, training and digital adoption
Central London – 4 days per week onsite initially, dropping to 3 once passed probation.....Read more...