Business Administrator apprentice

Introduction

Tilbury Douglas Limited are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Business Administrator apprentice! Gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career.

About the Employer

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, fit-out, engineering and infrastructure company. We deliver vital projects across a range of sectors including health, education, water, defence, justice and civic and civil estate.

We’re more than just a construction company; we’re a community of people working together to deliver projects that matter. We value diversity, innovation and wellbeing, and we’re committed to developing our people at every stage of their careers. We are a Platinum Member of the 5% Club, reflecting our long-term commitment to earn-and-learn opportunities.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Everyone has a voice
• Do the right thing
• Take pride in what you do
• Bring better to life

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project team and Office Manager
• Draft letters, reports and standard documentation using Microsoft Word and other systems
• Upload, download, register and manage project drawings and documents within Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS)
• Maintain accurate document logs and filing systems, ensuring information is current and accessible
• Support meetings by preparing agendas, taking minutes and action notes, and distributing information as required
• Assist in coordinating deadlines, prioritising tasks and ensuring activities are completed on time
• Use project systems such as Asite, Dalux and Datascope to support document control and reporting
• Welcome and assist visitors to the office or site in a professional manner
• Manage stationery and office supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained
• Support project close-out activities, including collation and coordination of documentation
• Assist with organising client events, meetings and internal team activities
• Review administrative processes and suggest improvements to ways of working
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times

Training Outcome

There may be opportunities to progress onto a higher level apprenticeship on completion of this apprenticeship. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4:30pm.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE