Business Admin Apprentice - URBAN GREEN SPACE LIMITED

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an office administrator to join Urban Green, based in Manchester. Working within an office environment, the role will cover all aspects of office support to ensure the smooth running of the business. Urban Green offers an engaging and supportive working environment.

Annual wage

£14,722.50 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55

Training course: Business administrator

Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
37.5 hours a week

Start date: Monday 16 June 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

General

Managing phone calls
Managing incoming and outgoing post
Taking minutes, writing up and distributing
Printing and scanning documents
Arranging staff/client meetings, scheduling appropriate times, booking rooms, planning refreshments and taking meeting notes where appropriate
Arranging staff travel and accommodation booking arrangements
Organising vehicle maintenance and records
Organising CPDs
Liaising with the office landlord regarding fire procedures, welfare, etc.
Working and supporting the wider team

Staff

Organising arrangements for new starters/leavers
Maintaining first aid, fire and health and safety compliance
Organising staff forum/social events

Finance

Maintaining the purchase order system

Asset Management

Managing and maintaining a stock of sundry office supplies and refreshments
Maintaining PPE, tools and equipment log

Marketing

Requesting pictures, content, etc from staff to write posts for the company website and social media accounts
Organising and supporting events

Where you’ll work

GROUND FLOOR THE TOWER, DEVA CITY OFFICE PARK, TRINITY WAY, MANCHESTER, M3 7BF

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Training

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.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship Training will take place at the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Team working
Initiative
Competent in Microsoft Office
Punctual and personable
Enthusiastic
Reliable
Organised

Other requirements

Candidates should ensure they check the employer's location before applying.

About this company

Urban Green is a design and environmental consultancy who specialise in landscape architecture, urban design, landscape planning, arboriculture, ecology, biodiversity net gain and GIS. Our teams work together to overcome challenges and provide clients with solutions and expert advice. We are driven by a shared desire to make a positive impact on people, places and the environment. Based in Manchester, we work with clients and on projects across the UK.