Business Admin Apprentice

  • Company: Wates - Southampton
  • Location: -, SO18 2RZ
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: National Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Business Services
  • Ref: VAC-16296
  • Application Deadline Date: 25/07/2025
  • Start Date: 04/08/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 8-5pm

Brief Description

We're looking for motivated, and ambitious individuals to join our Wates family! You'll have the chance to work on exciting projects, develop new skills, and make a real impact from day one

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this apprenticeship you will need to have achieved a Grade 4 or C and above in Maths and English

You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

Personal Qualities

- Be passionate about a career in the built environment.
- Be excited to learn and develop new skills.
- Have a curious nature.
- Be reliable and professional.
- A problem solver with the ability to think logically.
- Possess good time management skills.
- Prioritise your work to meet agreed deadlines.

Skills Required

• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office including, Excel and PowerPoint

Training to be Provided

As an apprentice, you will receive mentoring in the workplace and training from Remit Group to help develop your skills and achieve your Level 3
On successful completion, you will receive:
Level 3 in Business Administration
Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)

Future Prospects

Wates offer a wide range of career progression opportunities including further qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship.

Vacancy Detail

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

Our level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship will provide you with a full understanding of Wates Property Services.
As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of our energetic team.

Tasks include:
- Managing emails and phone calls
- Ordering materials and equipment
- Logging jobs, uploading documents, and updating our systems
- Responding to questions, and booking in contractors
- Raising purchase orders
- Writing reports
- Booking in our contractors
- Completing administrative tasks within deadlines

Ready to start your adventure?