Business Administration Apprenticeship

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer.

NextStep Training will provide you with all of the on-the-job training needed to help you upskill in your role. Your 20% off-the-job learning will be built into your working week to support your development.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours tailored to administrative responsibilities Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)

Qualifications Required:

Strong written and spoken English – Essential Basic IT knowledge and digital literacy – Desirable Willingness to learn and grow within a business environment – Essential

Skills Required:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organisational and planning abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
Reliable, motivated, and eager to develop professionally

This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation in business operations and is ideal for individuals looking to start or grow their career in administration. Successful completion can lead to a range of administrative, coordination, and supervisory roles across various industries.

Training:

Training is delivered through a flexible combination of in-person sessions at our training centre and online learning with our experienced tutors. Apprentices will use the Laser Learning platform to complete and submit coursework, monitor their progress, and stay engaged throughout their programme. Attendance for monthly lessons is required.

Training Outcome:

Completing the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship opens the door to a wide range of administrative and operational roles across various industries. This qualification equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to support and improve business operations effectively.

After completing the Level 3 apprenticeship, individuals typically move into roles such as:

Senior Administrator Office Coordinator Team Assistant Executive Assistant Project Support Officer Customer Service Supervisor HR or Finance Assistant (depending on business area)

As experience builds, individuals often take on more responsibility, leading to opportunities to manage teams or business functions. To support this development, learners may progress onto the:

Next Step: Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Apprenticeship advanced qualification is ideal for those looking to step into mid-to-senior management roles.

The course focuses on:

Strategic planning and project management Leading and developing teams Financial and operational control Managing performance and delivering results Building stakeholder relationshipsCoaching and mentoring

On completion, learners are equipped to take on roles such as:

Operations Manager Office or Practice Manager Business Development ManagerProject Manager Department Manager Regional or Area Manager

Employer Description:
Next Step Training Ltd is an apprenticeship and skills training provider, funded by the Department for Education, delivering apprenticeships in London and across England. We have been in operation since 2012 and during this time have built an established reputation as a reliable and employer-led training provider. We work together with employers and individual learners to design and deliver training programmes that meets both learners and their employers’ needs. Our goal of is to empower as many individuals as possible to reach their full potential, helping them on their journey to find meaningful career that is rewarding. We help to empower businesses with industry-expert staff so they can provide the very best learning experience to their workforce to perform better.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, varied shifts between 6:30am - 6:00pm. No weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative