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    Overview

    A career in the Business and Professional sector can include roles in HR, Marketing, Administration, Market Research, Compliance, Sales and more. Depending on your field, you could be involved in the day-to-day running of a business, business strategy or the creation of promotional content.

    Standards

    You will be working towards an apprenticeship standard in one of the following:

    • Customer Service Practitioner (Level 2)
    • Customer Service Specialist (Level 3)
    • Business Administrator (Level 3)
    • HR Support (Level 3)
    • Procurement & Supply Assistant (Level 3)
    • Regulatory Compliance Officer (Level 4)
    • Sales Executive (Level 4)

    Job roles in this industry include

    • Sales and Marketing Assistant
    • HR Assistant
    • Business Administrator
    • Sales Executive
    • Receptionist
    • Compliance Officer
    • Procurement Officer
    • Auditors

    Vacancy search

    Brief Overview of the Role We now have a vacancy for a Trainee Estimator/Contracts Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will support our estimating department in preparing tenders for clients; taking material quantities off drawings, data inputting into our estimating software and producing written quotations to issue to clients. Duties to Include
    • Supporting Estimating & Contracts Departments.
    • Preparation of Tenders/Quotations – checking specifications, drawing take offs, data entry into estimating software, producing written quotations.
    • Communicate directly with clients regarding quotations Interact with production, sales, design team and customers to resolve issues.
    • Assist the Contracting department in a general administration role; ordering materials/plant, organising site deliveries, producing site manuals/information packs etc.
    • Ability to work in a fast paced environment, attention to detail required.
    • Ensure all related paperwork is accurate, maintain accurate data information on systems.
    • To co-operate with supervisors and management at all times.
    • Effective communication and written skills. Good mathematic skills are essential.
    • Professionally manage communications with external parties and clients.
    • Support daily office tasks including dealing with clients and answering the telephone calls.
    • Work as part of a team, to seek clarification, use own initiative Knowledge and Experience of Microsoft Office Packages.
    • To maintain a healthy and safe workplace at all times.
    • To take reasonable care of yourself and others, and to wear the correct personal protective equipment whenever appropriate.
    • You may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.
    From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting

    Business administrator

    Equal to Level 3 (A level)

    Desired skills and personal qualities
    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    Qualifications
    • GCSE English (Grade 4 + above) desirable
    • GCSE Maths (Grade 4 + above) desirable
    About the Company Founded in 1975, Airconstruct, has grown from a small ‘one man band’ to a substantial business. We survey, design, co-ordinate, manufacture and install complete ductwork systems including plant and terminal devices. Address

    A C M HOUSE

    LITTLETON DRIVE

    CANNOCK

    WS12 4TS

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdministration
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£15,704 a year
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:April 2025
    Job Reference:VAC1000302820
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role We now have a vacancy for a Trainee Estimator/Contracts Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will support our estimating department in preparing tenders ...

    Apprenticeship
    Birmingham
    Posted 4 days ago
    Brief Overview of the Role The apprentice will play a key role in ensuring the business meet its key goals and targets. Duties to Include
    • Oversee the daily visitors and the security guards coming into the office and documenting them in the daily register book.
    • Answering incoming calls and making calls from time to time on behalf of the company.
    • Oversee the reception area and ensuring the area is clean and tidy. In most case ensuring the cleaner perform their work properly.
    • Collection of mails and distributing them in the right compartment.
    • Oversee the company's presence on social medial like Facebook, Instagram, X [Twitter] and TikTok, ensuring consistency and relevance across platforms for marketing and service promotion.
    • Monitor and respond to comments, messages, and mentions to maintain engagement and positive interactions.
    • Develop engaging written, graphic design, and video content that resonates with the target audience.
    • Initiate conversations, polls, and contests to spark engagement and build community for marketing purpose.
    From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting
    • Level 3 Business Admin
    Desired skills and personal qualities
    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    Qualifications
    • GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
    • GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
    Essential Requirements The apprenticeship candidate must be confident, neat, hardworking, committed to duties and good in both written and spoken English language. About the Company EGUARDS is a security specialist tailored to provide sia licensed frontline hospitality security guards for hotels, accommodation centre and private residential apartments within west midland and across UK including banqueting venues and other related events centres. Address

    107 SOHO HILL

    BIRMINGHAM

    B19 1AY

    Job Features

    Job CategoryBusiness Administration Apprentice
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£13,741 a year
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:April 2025
    Job Reference:VAC1000302744
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role The apprentice will play a key role in ensuring the business meet its key goals and targets. Duties to Include Oversee the daily visitors and the security guards coming into...

    Brief Overview of the Role An exciting opportunity to join an established commercial team. Training will be provided in several key areas including, purchasing, logistics, managing inventory levels, monitoring customer demand, and liaising with our finance team. Opportunities to progress on successful completion of apprenticeship. Duties to Include Your primary duties are outlined below; • Assist in the sourcing, and procuring of materials, components and services critical to the manufacture of emergency lighting products. • Monitor and manage inventory levels, lead times and re-order points to ensure seamless production and supply continuity. • Evaluate supplier performances. • Prepare and process purchase orders, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality expectations. • Follow the sales order process using resource planning tools. • Assist and advise Customers regarding current and future stock availability. • Participate in the daily production review meeting updating the Manufacturing Manager with any changes in customer demand. • Raise daily despatch notes and customer invoices ensuring information is accurate at all times. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting
    • Business Administration Level 3.
    • Functional Skills Maths and English if required.
    Training schedule has yet to be agreed. An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. Details will be made available at a later date. Desired skills and personal qualities
    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    Qualifications
    • GCSE English (Grade 4 and above) essential
    • GCSE Math's (Grade 4 and above) essential
    Company Benefits Holidays -20 +Bank holidays rising to 25 on completion of apprenticeship. Additional days holiday for birthday after 2 years' service. About the Company One-LUX Ltd is a proudly British manufacturer specialising in the design and manufacture of emergency lighting components and systems. With a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and craftsmanship, we take pride in producing reliable solutions that work first time every time. Our company embodies a “Made in Britain” ethos at its core, ensuring that every product meets the highest standards of quality, durability, and safety. Address

    UNIT 3 MERCHANTS PARK

    MERCHANTS WAY

    ALDRIDGE

    WALSALL

    WS9 8SW

    Job Features

    Job CategoryBusiness Administration Apprentice
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:April 2025
    Job Reference:VAC1000298636
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role An exciting opportunity to join an established commercial team. Training will be provided in several key areas including, purchasing, logistics, managing inventory levels, m...

    Brief Overview of the Role This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop a range of administrative skills in a supportive healthcare environment. As an Apprentice Administrative Assistant at Unique Care Network Limited, you will be integral to our team, assisting with day-to-day administrative tasks to ensure efficient operation. Duties to Include During this apprenticeship, you will engage in a variety of tasks to support our office operations and improve your administrative skills. Key responsibilities include: • Organising and maintaining files • Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence • Scheduling and coordinating meetings • Assisting in project management tasks. • You will also learn to use various office software and tools. Training will be provided through a combination of on-the-job learning and formal training sessions, ensuring you develop both practical skills and theoretical knowledge required for a successful career in business administration. A typical day may not always be office based, if possible you maybe required to drop files of at service user’s homes, collect and deliver PPE’s. However, you will mostly be working from either one of our offices either in Smethwick or Bilston. You will be expected to be there during business hours of 09:00 AM – 17:00 PM. Your training may involve visiting our various homes which based in the Sandwell area. Our staff are friendly and welcoming, so you should hopefully feel at ease when with them and if there are any issues, they are more than happy to help. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting Level 3 Business Adminstration Desired skills and personal qualities
    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    Qualifications
    • GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
    • GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential
    Other Requirements
    A typical day may not always be office based, if possible you maybe required to drop files of at service user’s homes, collect and deliver PPE’s. However, you will mostly be working from either one of our offices either in Smethwick or Bilston. You will be expected to be there during business hours of 09:00 AM – 17:00 PM. Your training may involve visiting our various homes which based in the Sandwell area. Our staff are friendly and welcoming, so you should hopefully feel at ease when with them and if there are any issues, they are more than happy to help.
    About the Company
    We, at Unique Care Network Limited, are a leading Supported Living and Domiciliary Care Provider based in the West Midlands. Our mission is to enhance the lives of individuals by providing high-quality, person-centered support and care services in a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment. With a deep commitment to promoting independence, dignity, and well-being, we strive to deliver exceptional care tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve.
    Address

    UNIT 203 SANDWELL BUSINESS

    DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

    OLDBURY ROAD

    SMETHWICK

    B66 1NN

     

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdministration
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£12,480 a year
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:March 2025
    Job Reference:VAC1000297518
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to develop a range of administrative skills in a supportive healthcare environment. As an Apprentice Administrative Assistant...

    Brief Overview of the Role The apprentice will play a key role in ensuring the business meet its key goals and targets. Providing a general administrative support to HR, Finance, Quality & Customer Service. Duties to Include The apprentice will play a key role in ensuring the business meet its key goals and targets. Liaising on a daily basis with other departments you will be responsible for:
    • Assisting with the maintenance and updating of the relevant Information Management System, portal or system including but not limited MRP system
    • HR and Quality
    • Assisting with all general administration duties including preparation of reports, letters, data analysis and filing
    • Assist with collation of Data and Key Metrics Maintaining a good standard of housekeeping within your own work area
    • Undertake any other duties as directed that can reasonably be accommodated within the scope and salary range for the job and your expertise
    • Maintain professional competence by always complying with training procedures
    • Become familiar with the aims, values and aspirations of the company to sustain and promote them
    • Assisting with the arrangements for internal meetings
    From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties as requested by your Line Manager, and whilst not listed above, these duties will be appropriate to the level of responsibility held and to the scope of the role as defined. The training you will be getting
    • Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Relevant workplace training Functional Skills if required
    Essential Requirements
    • BTEC Level 3 Business with a PASS grade
    Desired skills and personal qualities
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Initiative
    • IT skills
    • Logical
    • Non judgemental
    • Number skills
    • Organisation skills
    • Patience
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    Qualifications
    • GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
    • GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
    About the Company
    WHS Plastics successfully operates in a highly competitive global marketplace, partnering with major international companies in a variety of market segments including automotive, electronics, extrusion, industrial, off highway, packaging, metal pressings and hygiene products. We have a strong UK footprint supporting some of the UK's biggest brands along with an overseas facility supplying blue chip global companies. The core of our business is the design and manufacturing of injection mouldings ranging from high quality functional parts, to complex assemblies featuring added value elements such as painting and foiling processes, for both interior and exterior automotive components. To complement these skills, we advise customers on material choices, the use of technical polymers and recyclable materials. We also manufacture high quality injection moulding tools, assembly equipment and a wide range of metal pressings. When dealing with customers we always deliver measurable benefits to differentiate our offerings from the competition.
    Address

    Thorns Road

    Brierley Hill

    DY5 2LA

    Job Features

    Job CategoryAdministration
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£12,480 a year
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:October 2024
    Job Reference:VAC1000287988
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 3
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role The apprentice will play a key role in ensuring the business meet its key goals and targets. Providing a general administrative support to HR, Finance, Quality & Custome...

    Apprenticeship
    Sutton Coldfield
    Posted 10 months ago
    Brief Overview of the Role Working closely with internal and external customers, meeting deadlines, and dealing with customer orders. Understand the products or services that are available from the organisation. Duties to Include
    • Answering Telephone
    • Greeting customers
    • Order Processing
    • Delivery notes and job bag filing
    • Competent use of the company software
    • Purchase order number uploading.
    The training you will be getting Customer Service Practitioner Level 2. Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Non judgemental, Patience Desired Qualifications
    • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above) desirable
    • GCSE or equivalent Math's (Grade 4 and above) desirable
    Working Hours Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00 Future Prospects To be decided upon completion of apprenticeship. About the Company: RotoSpa is a trusted, multiple award-winning manufacturing and logistic business based in Sutton Coldfield who are proud to be the only UK manufacturer of Spas. We are recruiting for Customer Service Advisor to join our rapidly growing team in Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield at newly refurbished offices.

    Job Features

    Job CategoryCustomer Service
    Job IndustryBusiness
    Salary/Rate:£12,480 per annum
    Type:Apprenticeship
    Contract Length:18 Months
    Start Date:June 2024
    Job Reference:VAC1000247654
    Apprenticeship Standard:Level 2
    Training Provider:PTP Training Limited

    Brief Overview of the Role Working closely with internal and external customers, meeting deadlines, and dealing with customer orders. Understand the products or services that are available from the or...