Apprentice Business Administrator – Alto Construct LTD – LS27 0RY

Overview

This Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience across administration, accounts, marketing and human resources while working towards a recognised business qualification. Based at Alto Construct Ltd’s head office in Morley, Leeds, the role involves supporting the daily running of a civil engineering and groundworks company that delivers projects nationwide.

Apprentices will develop a wide range of administrative skills, including answering telephone calls and emails, greeting visitors, organising meetings, taking minutes and maintaining accurate records. The role also involves processing invoices and expense claims, checking supplier statements, managing project documentation, updating employee records and coordinating equipment and IT arrangements for new starters. Apprentices will also gain experience supporting social media and website content, communicating with suppliers, managing office supplies and helping ensure the office runs smoothly and efficiently.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who is organised, reliable, proactive and keen to develop a career in business administration. Good communication, IT, teamwork and attention to detail are important. Applicants must have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above. Alongside practical workplace experience, apprentices will complete the Level 3 Business Administrator qualification with Luminate Education Group, attending training at Leeds City College’s Printworks Campus two days per month. The company offers 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a fully funded apprenticeship qualification and opportunities to develop professionally. A full-time permanent contract is highly likely after successful completion.

About the Employer

Alto Construct is a privately owned, civil engineering and groundworks company delivering a diverse range of projects nationwide.

Training to be Delivered

• Develop administrative skills by answering telephone calls, responding to emails, greeting visitors, handling incoming post and directing enquiries to the appropriate people or departments.
• Learn how to organise meetings, prepare meeting documents, take accurate minutes and record actions to support effective communication and business operations.
• Develop IT skills using Microsoft Office and other relevant business systems to create documents, manage spreadsheets, update databases, analyse information and maintain accurate records.
• Learn how to manage confidential information securely, organise electronic and paper filing systems, scan documents and maintain project and accounts archives.
• Develop financial administration skills by processing invoices, checking supplier statements, preparing payments, recording delivery tickets and supporting the processing of weekly wages and expense claims.
• Learn how to communicate professionally with suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders, resolve invoice queries and maintain positive working relationships across the business.
• Develop HR administration skills by processing new starter information, checking that required documentation has been received and supporting right-to-work checks and training records.
• Learn how to coordinate office equipment and IT requirements for new employees, maintain employee equipment inventories, manage stationery supplies and report office maintenance issues.
• Develop marketing skills by sourcing images, helping create social media content and supporting the maintenance of the company website.
• Learn how to prioritise tasks, manage workloads, meet deadlines, solve problems and suggest improvements to administrative processes.
• Develop project coordination skills by helping plan activities, organise resources, monitor progress and prepare reports to support the successful delivery of projects.
• Build confidence, professional communication, initiative and decision-making skills while learning to work independently and as part of a team.
• Complete the nationally recognised Level 3 Business Administrator qualification alongside practical workplace experience.