Business Support Administrator Apprentice

  • Company: NORCO COMPOSITES LIMITED
  • Location: Winfrith Newburgh, DT2 8ZB
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,320.00 per year
  • Sector: Business and administration
  • Ref: NAS-2000022918
  • Application Deadline Date: 30/04/2026
  • Start Date: 01/05/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (including college time)

Brief Description

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the successful delivery of projects by providing efficient administrative and organisational assistance. You will gain hands-on experience in project coordination, communication, and business operations while developing key professional skills.

Training to be Provided

Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0070-v1-0 BPC Grow for Apprentices programme

Future Prospects

Progression depending on individual's career aspirations but we can support additional qualifications and apprenticeships.

Vacancy Detail


  • Develop and maintain effective electronic project delivery plans using project planning tools such as Microsoft Project.


Maintain a clear understanding of project status by:



  • Communicating regularly with Project Managers 

  • Attending project review meetings, workshops, and briefings

  • Liaising with project stakeholders


Administer project information and records, including:



  • Project schedules

  • Budgets and cost tracking information

  • Performance and progress reports

  • Project communications and documentation

  • Prepare and issue routine project correspondence to customers and stakeholders in a professional manner


Arrange, facilitate, and support project meetings, including:



  • Scheduling and coordinating logistics

  • Taking accurate minutes

  • Recording actions, decisions, and key discussion points

  • Supporting workshops and site visits.


Additional Responsibilities:


Provide administrative support to other areas of the business where appropriate, particularly when:



  • Project workload allows additional capacity

  • Tasks align with apprenticeship learning objectives

  • Work is approved by the Project Managers


Skills and Attributes:



  • Strong organisational and time management skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team


Development Opportunities This apprenticeship will provide:



  • Practical experience in project administration

  • Exposure to business operations and stakeholder management

  • Opportunities to develop professional communication and organisational skills

  • Support toward achieving a recognised Business Administration qualification


Suitable candidates are advised that this role will require you to complete and pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and further National Security Vetting checks (NSV). Successful Candidates will be advised of the security vetting requirements, subject to any job offer under certain conditions. Must be over 18 (for security clearance). Must be a UK citizen only. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. Therefore, we encourage early submission.

Other Information

As part of the application process, the candidate will also apply direct to the Bournemouth and Poole College and attend an academic interview: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/business-administration-apprenticeship-level-3 Must be able to travel to Poole for college and to our site at the Dorset Innovation Park.

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