Business Administration Apprentice
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Company: PARALLEL INNOVATIONS LIMITED
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Location: Colchester, CO4 3ZQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000043559
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Application Deadline Date: 22/08/2026
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Start Date: 24/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break each day.
Brief Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join Parallel Innovations as a Business Administration Apprentice. You will play a key supporting role across our client services and operational functions helping to keep the business running smoothly day to day.
Training to be Provided
- The apprentice will be working towards the Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard including a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma for the Business Administrator
- Monthly classes at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus)
Future Prospects
- Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, there is potential for a permanent role within Parallel Innovations in client services, operations, or project coordination
- The skills and qualification gained are also highly transferable across the wider technology and professional services sector
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities:
- General administration/assistant duties - Provide day-to-day administrative support across the business, including documentation, diary management and meeting coordination
- Quoting & proposals - Assist with the preparation and formatting of client quotes and proposals, liaising with the team to gather accurate information
- Procurement & purchasing - Research, order, and track equipment and supplies, managing supplier communications and ensuring timely delivery
- Travel & logistics - Book travel, accommodation, and logistics for team members attending client sites, events, and meetings
- Phone & reception duties - Handle inbound calls, take messages, and direct enquiries to the appropriate team member professionally
- CRM management - Review and update client and opportunity records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date to support the opportunity pipeline
- Time tracking & client hub - Monitor the client hub for time tracking entries, flagging any discrepancies and reminders
- Internal communications - Communicating across the business professionally and promptly
- Working closely with our Client Services & Project Manager and wider team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a broad range of business administration activities in a fast-paced technology company
Other Information
Regular travel to our office is essential.